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Weather
Heavy Rain in Uttar Pradesh Claims 13 Lives, Police Warn Residents to Stay Indoors
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:02 PM
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A severe storm and continuous rainfall across Uttar Pradesh has resulted in 13 fatalities. Police have issued a warning for residents to stay indoors and avoid stepping outside.
A powerful storm and relentless rainfall have swept across Uttar Pradesh, leading to the tragic loss of 13 lives. The weather event has caused widespread flooding and road blockages in several districts.
Police officials have issued a stern warning urging all residents to remain indoors and refrain from stepping outside until the weather improves. The advisory comes amid reports of heavy downpours that have already disrupted transportation and caused damage to property.
Meteorological authorities predict that the storm will continue to affect the state for the next 24 hours, with the possibility of further rainfall. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have mobilized emergency response teams to assist affected communities.
The incident underscores the increasing severity of weather events in the region, prompting calls for better preparedness and infrastructure resilience.
Police officials have issued a stern warning urging all residents to remain indoors and refrain from stepping outside until the weather improves. The advisory comes amid reports of heavy downpours that have already disrupted transportation and caused damage to property.
Meteorological authorities predict that the storm will continue to affect the state for the next 24 hours, with the possibility of further rainfall. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have mobilized emergency response teams to assist affected communities.
The incident underscores the increasing severity of weather events in the region, prompting calls for better preparedness and infrastructure resilience.