A red alert has been issued for Prayagraj, Banda, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Lalitpur, and Mahoba. Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued for other districts such as Kanpur, Agra, and Mathura.
Prayagraj: Four Deaths, Boats Submerged, Strong Currents in Ganga-Yamuna
Prayagraj recorded 91 mm of rainfall on Thursday. Waterlogging in various parts of the city stranded people for hours. The water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers continued to fluctuate. Several boats capsized and were swept away by the strong currents of the Ganga, causing significant losses to boatmen. Four people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in the district.
Deaths also Reported in Banda and Kanpur
Two people died in Banda, and one in Kanpur. Most of these deaths were caused by electrocution, collapsing walls, and drowning. Power supply was also affected in these districts, with blackouts in many areas.Mirzapur: Hill Streams Overflow, Villages Cut Off
Two days of continuous heavy rainfall in Mirzapur has severely affected daily life. 240 mm of rain was recorded in Chunar on Thursday. The heavy rain caused hill streams and rivers to overflow, necessitating the opening of sluice gates. Waterlogging in underpasses stranded vehicles. Many villages have been cut off from road access.Saharanpur: Water from Hills, Traffic Halted
Torrential rain in the Shivalik hills of Saharanpur district caused a sudden surge in several rivers. Crossing the bridges over rivers and streams in Shakambari, Badshahi, Shafipur, Khuwaspur, and Shahpur Gada became difficult. Several routes were temporarily closed as a safety precaution.
Chitrakoot: Mandakini River Above Danger Mark
Chitrakoot received 105 mm of rainfall on Thursday, leading to flood-like conditions. By 5 pm, the Mandakini river was flowing two metres above the danger mark. The administration has advised people in low-lying areas to remain vigilant and move to safer locations.Serious Situation in Other Districts
Prayagraj recorded 209 mm, Jaunpur 142 mm, Sonbhadra 100 mm, and Varanasi 92.2 mm of rainfall. Movement on roads was affected in these districts due to waterlogging. Schools were closed as a precaution, and rescue teams were deployed in some areas.AMU to Give Advance Warning of Lightning Strikes
In some positive news, equipment installed in the Geography Department of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) can now predict lightning strikes six hours in advance. This equipment was installed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It monitors cloud activity via transmitters and sensors and sends data to ISRO. This system is capable of issuing alerts for districts within a 300-kilometre radius.
