Lucknow. The weather in Uttar Pradesh has changed over the past few days, and continuous rain is continuing. While people are enjoying the cool and pleasant weather this season, heavy rain in many districts is also forcing caution.

The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain and problems in several districts of Uttar Pradesh for the coming days.

Heavy rain is expected on September 19.

According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain is likely at isolated places in many districts in western and eastern Uttar Pradesh on September 19. Heavy rain is particularly likely in Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Basti, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Siddharth Nagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Kanpur Nagar, Unnao, Lucknow, Barabanki, Rae Bareli, Amethi, Sultanpur, Ayodhya, Ambedkar Nagar, Saharanpur, Bijnor, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Hamirpur, Mahoba and surrounding areas.

Threat of thunder and lightning

Along with rain, there is also a possibility of thunder and lightning in these districts. This situation is especially likely in Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Basti, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Siddharth Nagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Sitapur, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Unnao, Lucknow, Barabanki, Rae Bareli, Amethi, Sultanpur, Ayodhya, Ambedkar Nagar, Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jhansi, Lalitpur and surrounding areas. People will need to exercise caution due to lightning and loud noise during this period.

Forecast for the coming days

However, the rain is expected to gradually subside after September 19th. The Meteorological Department has not predicted heavy rainfall in most parts of Uttar Pradesh between September 20th and 23rd. The weather is expected to remain normal during this period, bringing relief to the people.

What to do and what not to do?

During this rainy season, people are advised to: Use an umbrella or raincoat when going out to protect themselves from the rain. Avoid open areas or high elevations to avoid lightning strikes. Exercise caution when driving on flooded roads.