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Weather
Heavy Rain and Storm Alert Issued for 13 UP Districts, Weather Turns in NCR
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 11:40 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours, with stormy conditions also affecting the National Capital Region.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall alert for 13 districts in Uttar Pradesh, citing intense precipitation over the past day. The affected districts include Allahabad, Kanpur, Varanasi, and others in the state’s central belt.
Meteorologists warn of accompanying stormy conditions that could lead to flash flooding, landslides and road blockages. Residents in low‑lying areas are advised to stay indoors and keep emergency supplies ready.
In the National Capital Region, the weather has taken a sharp turn, with sudden drops in temperature and increased cloud cover. The IMD notes that the shift may bring cooler temperatures and a brief lull in the monsoon rains.
State authorities have activated disaster management teams and urged local administrations to monitor river levels and reinforce drainage systems. The alert remains in effect until further notice.
Meteorologists warn of accompanying stormy conditions that could lead to flash flooding, landslides and road blockages. Residents in low‑lying areas are advised to stay indoors and keep emergency supplies ready.
In the National Capital Region, the weather has taken a sharp turn, with sudden drops in temperature and increased cloud cover. The IMD notes that the shift may bring cooler temperatures and a brief lull in the monsoon rains.
State authorities have activated disaster management teams and urged local administrations to monitor river levels and reinforce drainage systems. The alert remains in effect until further notice.