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‘Very heavy rainfall’ warning in UP, red alert in 6 districts

Officials said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across parts of Western and Eastern Uttar Pradesh in the coming days, with peak intensity expected on October 6.

Officials said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across parts of Western and Eastern Uttar Pradesh in the coming days, with peak intensity expected on October 6. (File/Express Photo)

A very heavy rainfall warning has been issued for parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributing it to fresh western disturbances and a deep depression that crossed the Odisha coast.

The IMD’s Lucknow centre has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph. Following the sudden change in weather, temperatures are expected to hover between 32°C (maximum) and 25°C (minimum).

What can residents expect?

Officials said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across parts of Western and Eastern Uttar Pradesh in the coming days, with peak intensity expected on October 6.

“A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect Northwest India from October 4. High moisture feeding is likely from the Arabian Sea as well as the Bay of Bengal to Northwest India at lower tropospheric levels majorly during October 5-7. Due to this system, along with confluence of winds and high moisture, there is possibility of heavy to very heavy precipitation with hailstorm over Northwest India during the same period with peak intensity on October 6,” said the MeT department.

The department also forecast isolated extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) over East Uttar Pradesh on October 4 and strong surface winds of 40-50 kmph on October 3-4.

The warnings come as a deep depression over south Odisha moved north-northwestwards at around 10 kmph on the intervening night of October 2-3.

Alerts issued for several districts

As per the warning, an orange alert has been issued from October 3-5 in parts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh including Shravasti, Balrampur, Ambedkarnagar, Gonda, Faizabad, Sultanpur, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Mau, Ghazipur and Ballia districts.

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A red alert has been issued on October 4 for Gorakhpur, Sidharthanagar, Kushinagar, Deoria, Maharajganj as well as Sant Kabirnagar.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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