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Bay of Bengal Storm Threatens UP: IMD Issues Red Alert for 8 Districts, Flash Flood Warning for 32
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News18•25-09-2026, 17:22
Bay of Bengal Storm Threatens UP: IMD Issues Red Alert for 8 Districts, Flash Flood Warning for 32
- •A cyclonic system from the Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy, destructive rain to Uttar Pradesh on September 26.
- •IMD has issued a red alert for 8 districts: Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, and Shahjahanpur, warning of thunderstorms and lightning.
- •A flash flood warning has been issued for 32 districts, with high risk in areas like Azamgarh, Ballia, and Lucknow.
- •Strong winds of 40-50 kmph, potentially reaching 60 kmph, are expected across the state for the next 48 hours.
- •Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to monitor relief operations and urged the public to stay vigilant and avoid unnecessary outdoor travel during the storm.
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The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, and Shahjahanpur.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed senior officials in all districts to leave their offices, go directly to ground zero, and personally oversee relief, rescue operations, and the timely distribution of assistance to affected families.
Strong winds ranging from 40 to 50 kmph, potentially reaching up to 60 kmph, are expected across the state, while maximum temperatures are predicted to drop by 4 to 7 degrees Celsius.
