Continuous rainfall in Uttar Pradesh has pushed 10 rivers into spate, while 11 districts have been affected by flooding. In Lucknow, water has reached the sanctum sanctorum of the Hanumant Dham temple for the first time in about two decades. The Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for 33 districts.
The water level of the Gomti River in Lucknow has been rising for the eighth consecutive day, affecting areas along the river as well as religious sites. Water has entered the Hanumant Dham complex and reached the sanctum sanctorum of the Letey Hanuman Temple. According to local information, this is the first such water ingress into the sanctum since 2006.
After water entered the section of Hanumant Dham facing the Gomti, the rear gate of the temple was closed. The Shani Dev Temple complex has also been affected by waterlogging. Water has reached the pathways on both sides of the Gomti Riverfront. The administration has also closed Food Valley in view of the rising water level.
The impact of flooding has also been reported across the Faizullaganj area. Water has reportedly reached depths of four to five feet inside several houses. Residents are facing difficulties commuting amid the waterlogging, with some people seen attempting to cross the water using locally available means.
Rainfall in the hilly areas has raised water levels in several rivers across Uttar Pradesh. At present, 10 rivers are reported to be in spate, while 11 districts have been affected by flooding. Monitoring has been intensified in areas located along riverbanks.
In Gonda, erosion along the Saryu River has affected farmers. Around two bighas of sugarcane crop were swept into the river because of the severe erosion. Continued increases in the water level and erosion have created a risk of damage to fields located near the river.
In Basti's Harraiya tehsil, water from the Manoroma River and rainfall has also entered the premises of the Atal Residential School in Basahwa. Students staying at the school are facing difficulties as a result.
Late Monday evening, storms and rainfall were reported in eight districts of Uttar Pradesh. Barabanki, Pratapgarh and Sultanpur received rainfall accompanied by hail in several areas. Strong winds caused trees and electricity poles to fall at several locations. Damage to standing crops in fields has also been reported.
According to Lucknow meteorologist Atul Singh, the monsoon has withdrawn from Uttar Pradesh, but a new weather system is active over Bihar and adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh. Moist winds arriving from the Bay of Bengal have led to changes in weather conditions. As a result, rainfall is expected to continue for the next few days, with the possibility of hail in some areas.
The Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for 33 districts in the state for October 6. Water levels in rivers are being monitored in flood-affected areas. The administration has advised people to exercise caution during waterlogging and heavy rainfall.
