UP Heavy Rain: CM Yogi Adityanath Orders 24-Hour Compensation for Affected Families

India

oi-Ashish Rana

Published: Sunday, August 16, 2026, 13:59 [IST]

The heavy rain and severe waterlogging have disrupted life across many parts of Uttar Pradesh that had forced CM Yogi Adityanath to take action. CM Yogi Adityanath has asked the officials to provide compensation to the people who have got affected within 24 hours.

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned for intense rainfall for the state and the officials have been told to be active on the ground for this severe situation.

Yogi Adityanath Orders Quick Relief

CM Yogi Adityanath has asked the damage caused by the rainfall and instructed officials to visit the areas that have been affected badly. He also ordered compensation within 24 hours to the families who have suffered losses in the rain.

CM Yogi also appealed the people to avoid travelling if its not urgent and take safety precautions before travelling.

UP Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Likely

IMD has given a weather warning for both eastern and western Uttar Pradesh. Very heavy rain has been predicted on 16 August in East UP and West UP will face heavy rain on 16,17, and 18 August.

The warning also tells of waterlogging, disruption to roads and possible flooding in low areas.

Waterlogging, Flood Risk Add To Problems

Many areas have got affected badly and reported of severe waterlogging, rainwater entering their homes and accumulating on roads. Even the blocked drains and overflow water have difficulties for residents.

Even the Ganga Water has crossed its level and Farmers have reported crop losses while rising water mater difficult.

Lucknow Records 48.4 mm Rain

UP’s capital city Lucknow has recorded 48.4 mm of rainfall in the next 24 hours. The rain also brought some relief from the heat but high humidity continued to cause heat.

IMD’s prediction has tells that monsoon will continue in next few days in Uttar Pradesh.