Six dead, over 100 houses damaged as heavy rain batters Uttar Pradesh; more heavy downpours likely

At least six people are dead, and more than 100 houses have been damaged in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred as several parts of the state experienced heavy downpours, with 63 districts recording rainfall above normal. In addition, several areas are facing a moderate risk of flash floods.

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds also damaged standing crops in rural areas and more than 100 houses across the state, with rainfall reaching 19 times the normal level over the past 24 hours, officials said.

Lucknow received 125.8 mm of rain in the 21 hours leading up to Saturday morning. Farrukhabad saw rainfall 200 times higher than normal, while Kanpur Nagar recorded 160 times the usual amount, and Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat and Hardoi each registered rainfall 130 times above normal levels.