Heavy rains battered Uttar Pradesh on September 25 and 26, tragically claiming 56 lives and injuring 46 others
LUCKNOW: At least 56 people lost their lives and 46 others were injured as non-stop rainfall battered large parts of Uttar Pradesh between Sept 25 and 26, causing widespread destruction across the state. A total of 107 animal deaths were reported across the state, with Hardoi accounting for the highest number at 28, followed by Sitapur (16), Kannauj (14), Bahraich (7), Kanpur Dehat (7) and Unnao (6). The heavy rainfall also caused significant livestock losses.
The report noted that Uttar Pradesh received an average of 66.5 mm rainfall during the 48 hour period against the normal 7.6 mm, representing a 775% excess. Farrukhabad registered the highest rainfall deviation at 7,385% above normal, followed by Kannauj (5,664%), Shahjahanpur (4,408%), Hamirpur (4,240%) and Mahoba (4,100%).
Out of the state’s 75 districts, 56 recorded “large excess” rainfall. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow