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Heavy rain leaves Uttar Pradesh under water | In pics

So far, 694 villages in 40 tehsils and 92 municipal wards have been impacted by rising waters. At least five rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, are flowing above the danger mark in Uttar Pradesh.

Moneycontrol City Desk | August 05, 2025 / 16:44 IST
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Continuous heavy rain over the past two days has caused a flood-like situation in at least 17 districts of Uttar Pradesh, forcing thousands of families to leave their homes. (Photo: X)
Continuous heavy rain over the past two days has caused a flood-like situation in at least 17 districts of Uttar Pradesh, forcing thousands of families to leave their homes. (Photo: X)
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According to officials, districts including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Jhansi, Agra, Kanpur Dehat, and Kanpur Nagar have been badly affected, The Indian Express reported. (Photo: X)
According to officials, districts including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Jhansi, Agra, Kanpur Dehat, and Kanpur Nagar have been badly affected, The Indian Express reported. (Photo: X)
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So far, 694 villages in 40 tehsils and 92 municipal wards have been impacted by rising waters. At least five rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, are flowing above the danger mark, while several others are swollen due to nonstop rainfall over the last 50 hours. (Photo: X)
So far, 694 villages in 40 tehsils and 92 municipal wards have been impacted by rising waters. At least five rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, are flowing above the danger mark, while several others are swollen due to nonstop rainfall over the last 50 hours. (Photo: X)
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Officials confirmed that at least 12 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents. Schools in most of the affected districts, including Lucknow, have been shut as a safety measure. (Photo: X)
Officials confirmed that at least 12 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents. Schools in most of the affected districts, including Lucknow, have been shut as a safety measure. (Photo: X)
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The Ganga, Yamuna, and Chambal rivers have flooded hundreds of houses, cutting off road access to many villages. (Photo: X)
The Ganga, Yamuna, and Chambal rivers have flooded hundreds of houses, cutting off road access to many villages. (Photo: X)
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Rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed in the worst-hit areas. (Photo: X)
Rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed in the worst-hit areas. (Photo: X)
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Uttar Pradesh has received 4% more rain than average so far. In the 24 hours leading up to Sunday night, the state recorded 14.2 mm of rain, compared to the normal 7.2 mm for this period. (Photo: X)
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Uttar Pradesh has received 4% more rain than average so far. In the 24 hours leading up to Sunday night, the state recorded 14.2 mm of rain, compared to the normal 7.2 mm for this period. (Photo: X)
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The list of affected districts includes Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Banda, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Etawah, and Fatehpur. (Photo: X)
The list of affected districts includes Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Banda, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Etawah, and Fatehpur. (Photo: X)
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Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Kanpur divisions are among the worst hit. In Varanasi, floodwaters from the Ganga have entered the streets, submerging the famous Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghats. (Photo: X)
Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Kanpur divisions are among the worst hit. In Varanasi, floodwaters from the Ganga have entered the streets, submerging the famous Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghats. (Photo: X)

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