homephotos Newsenvironment NewsUttar Pradesh Rains: Heavy downpour claim lives and paralyse communities

Uttar Pradesh Rains: Heavy downpour claim lives and paralyse communities

SUMMARY

In the wake of incessant downpours, severe thunderstorms, and waterlogging, Uttar Pradesh is grappled with a dual challenge - a rising toll of lives lost and widespread disruptions to daily life. Over the past 24 hours, an additional nine lives have succumbed to the fury of nature, adding to the already grim toll of 19 from the previous day's downpour. Heavy rains have disrupted daily life, affecting everything from transportation to education in several districts of the state for last two days. This has not only affected the infrastructure of capital city Lucknow but disrupted the airport and railway operations in multiple districts, and schools had to be closed to ensure the safety of students.

Profile image

By Anushka Sharma  Sept 12, 2023 11:29:14 PM IST (Published)

Listen to the Article(6 Minutes)
3 Min Read
CNBCTV18
Image count1 / 9

Rains Take a Toll: After the heavy rainfalls in the state, nine more lives are lost in the last 24 hours, adding to the toll of 19 from the previous day's downpour. Lightning, excessive rainfall, and drowning incidents have contributed to the fatalities. (Image: PTI)

CNBCTV18
Image count2 / 9

Schools Shut Due to Heavy Rains: Due to heavy downpour and severe thunderstorms, all schools up to class 12 in were closed in Lucknow on Monday, but reopened with skies clearing up on Tuesday. However, in Gonda and Barabanki, and some other districts schools remained shut on Tuesday too, ensuring the safety of students and staff. (Image: PTI)

CNBCTV18
Image count3 / 9

Flooded Roads and Urban Areas: Roads remains flooded in several districts, and more than 10 localities in Barabanki's urban area are still submerged in rainwater, prompting relief efforts and rescue operations. According to Ayodhya Divisional Commissioner Saurabh Dayal, waterlogging occurred as the heavy rainfall was concentrated over a short period and the water level will decrease in the coming 24 hours. (Image: PTI)

CNBCTV18
Image count4 / 9

Flight Operations Disrupted: The incessant overnight rains lead to significant challenges at Lucknow airport. Waterlogging on the runway impacted flight operations. Several flights were disrupted on Monday.

Uttar Pradesh: Heavy rainfall stalls operations at Lucknow airport, railway submerged tracks in UP's Barabanki
Image count5 / 9

Railway Tracks Submerged: Not just roads and airports, heavy rains disrupted railway services also. In Barabanki, railway tracks submerged in water causing disruption to commuters and delayed several trains. (Image: PTI)

CNBCTV18
Image count6 / 9

Road collapsed in Lucknow: The heavy rains in Lucknow took a toll on the city's infrastructure, leading to a road collapse. An elephant statue in city's Ambedkar Park was damaged. Parts of road collapsed in UP's Sambhal also. While no river is flowing above the danger mark, according to an official, some rivers like Sharda at Palia Kalan in Lakhimpur Kheri district are near the danger mark and on the rise. (Image: PTI)

CNBCTV18
Image count7 / 9

Emergency Response Teams Deployed: Various teams have been deployed to address waterlogging and provide relief to affected areas. Clean water and food items are being distributed to affected families. The staff of the irrigation department is continuously watching the situation in different parts of the state. (Image: PTI)

CNBCTV18
Image count8 / 9

NDRF and SDRF Evacuations: NDRF and SDRF teams have been actively evacuating people to safety, using mini boats to navigate flooded areas. Relief works are ongoing in districts, including the distribution of food packets, tarpaulin sheets, and women's dignity kits. Medical and animal husbandry teams have been deployed to assist in relief efforts. (Image: PTI)

CNBCTV18
Image count9 / 9

Check out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!
arrow down

Most Read

Share Market Live

View All
Top GainersTop Losers
CurrencyCommodities
CurrencyPriceChange%Change