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Weather
UP Issues Weather Alert for 42 Districts Amid Heavy Rain
✍️ Dainik Bhaskar
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:36 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a weather alert for 42 districts due to heavy rainfall expected in the coming days.
The state government of Uttar Pradesh announced a weather alert covering 42 districts on Thursday, citing forecasts of heavy rainfall in the region. The alert, issued by the State Meteorological Department, advises residents to take precautionary measures and stay informed through local media and official channels.
Affected districts span the northern, central and eastern parts of the state, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Allahabad, and Gorakhpur. The alert warns of potential flooding, landslides, and disruptions to transportation and power supply.
Officials urge people to secure loose objects, avoid traveling on low-lying roads, and keep emergency supplies handy. The Department has also instructed local authorities to prepare for possible evacuations and to ensure that relief teams are ready to respond.
The weather alert is part of the state's routine response to seasonal monsoon activity, and it will be reviewed daily as new data becomes available.
Affected districts span the northern, central and eastern parts of the state, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Allahabad, and Gorakhpur. The alert warns of potential flooding, landslides, and disruptions to transportation and power supply.
Officials urge people to secure loose objects, avoid traveling on low-lying roads, and keep emergency supplies handy. The Department has also instructed local authorities to prepare for possible evacuations and to ensure that relief teams are ready to respond.
The weather alert is part of the state's routine response to seasonal monsoon activity, and it will be reviewed daily as new data becomes available.