In Uttar Pradesh, 173 villages across 13 districts and over 84,000 people have been affected by floods. Rain alerts valid until August 23 have heightened the administration’s concerns.
उत्तर प्रदेश में बारिश से सैलाब, बाढ़ से 84 हजार से ज्यादा लोग प्रभावित, गंगा-यमुना उफान पर, बिगड़े हालात
The impact of floods in Uttar Pradesh continues to escalate. Currently, 173 villages across 13 districts are affected, impacting approximately 84,362 people. However, according to the Relief Commissioner’s office, the flood situation in the state remains normal and under control. The administration has intensified relief and rescue operations in the affected areas. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a rainfall alert for most parts of the state from August 19 to 23. The administration is concerned that fresh rainfall could raise water levels in low-lying areas and disrupt relief efforts. District administrations in the affected areas have been placed on high alert; people are being relocated to safe locations, and arrangements are being made to provide food, medical facilities, and essential relief supplies.
Flood impact across 13 districts; thousands affected
According to the office of Relief Commissioner Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod, areas within the districts of Budaun, Bahraich, Ballia, Barabanki, Bijnor, Farrukhabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Gonda, Kasganj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Muzaffarnagar, Sitapur, and Unnao are affected by the floods. Approximately 13,058 hectares of land and 84,362 people across these districts are affected. Major rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Saryu, and Rapti are already flowing at high levels. So far, 4,845 people have been evacuated from affected areas to safer locations. Across the state, 1,589 flood outposts and 1,263 flood shelter camps have been established. Of these, 41 camps are currently operational, housing 1,045 people. The Relief Commissioner’s control room is in constant contact with the administrations of all affected districts, and immediate action is being taken on complaints and information received via the 1070 helpline.
Ghats submerged in Varanasi; water enters thousands of homes in Prayagraj
In Varanasi, the water level of the Ganga rose by approximately 42 centimeters in just 10 hours, reaching 67.14 meters by 6 PM on Tuesday. Although the danger mark stands at 70.212 meters, the waters of the Ganges are rapidly spreading across the ghats and riverside areas. Connectivity between the various ghats along the Ganges has been severed. The gate of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple facing the river has been closed, and boat operations have been suspended due to the strong current. Manikarnika Ghat is completely submerged, forcing cremations to be performed on the rooftops of buildings situated along the riverbank; a similar situation prevails at Harishchandra Ghat. The venue for the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh and Sheetla Ghats has been shifted to the rooftops of nearby buildings. Floodwaters from the Ganges and Yamuna have also entered the low-lying areas of Prayagraj. Knee-deep water has accumulated in the vicinity of CMP Degree College, Georgetown, Sangam Tanki, and the Forest Department office. Waterlogging is also reported in areas such as Allapur, New Sohbatiyabag, Kareli Gadda Colony, Dariyabad, South Malaka Azad Square, Rajrooppur, Kalindipuram, Rajapur, Chhota Baghada, Bada Baghada, Shivkuti, Daraganj, Teliarganj, and Naini. Knee-deep water has entered over 6,000 homes across various localities. Acting on the District Magistrate’s instructions, flood relief posts have been activated, and vulnerable areas are being closely monitored.
Rain Alert Until August 23; Major Arrangements for Relief and Rescue
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in several districts of eastern and southern Uttar Pradesh on August 19. Very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in and around Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Sant Ravidas Nagar, and Mahoba. Meanwhile, an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued for Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Hamirpur, and Lalitpur. Heavy rains could also worsen the situation in Kanpur Nagar, Unnao, Raebareli, Amethi, Sultanpur, Jhansi, and surrounding areas. This weather pattern is expected to continue until August 23. The Relief Commissioner has directed District Magistrates to relocate people to relief camps or safe locations as needed and to ensure adequate arrangements for food, medical care, and essential relief supplies for affected families. A total of 428 boats and motorboats, along with 1,101 local divers, have been deployed for relief and rescue operations. So far, 15,238 food relief packets and 30,316 lunch packets have been distributed. Sixteen NDRF teams are deployed across the state, while SDRF teams are also operating in various districts. PAC personnel have been deployed in 52 districts. The administration has been instructed to continuously monitor river water levels and ensure the availability of boats, motorboats, rescue teams, and other essential resources. Between August 1 and August 18, 2026, 140.52 crore SMS alerts were sent to disseminate weather warnings to the public. Information regarding safety measures against floods and other disasters is also being continuously shared via social media. Currently, the administration’s primary focus is on relief, rescue, and monitoring in the affected areas.
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