Torrential rain has triggered floods and landslides across the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, killing at least 56 people over the past three days, a state disaster agency reported Sunday (Sep 27). Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state with a population exceeding 240 million, regularly experiences heavy rainfall and thunderstorms during the country's monsoon season, which runs from June through September.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/monsoon-retreat-begins-flood-concerns-persist-in-bihar-amid-fresh-rain-1790237129234/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/monsoon-retreat-begins-flood-concerns-persist-in-bihar-amid-fresh-rain-1790237129234/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;According to a statement from the Relief Commissioner's office, the recent fatalities occurred during a period of exceptionally heavy rainfall affecting large parts of the state. Officials attributed the intense downpour to a depression that formed over the Bay of Bengal, moved inland, and intensified rainfall across the region.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangkok-declares-flood-disaster-as-heavy-rain-submerges-roads-and-homes-1790433100998">Bangkok declares flood disaster as heavy rain submerges roads and homes</a>&nbsp;The flooding has caused extensive property damage, with more than 1,000 houses reported destroyed or damaged. The disaster agency said the state received 66.5 millimetres of rainfall between Friday and Sunday, higher than the seasonal average of 7.6 millimetres for that period, underscoring the unusual intensity of the storm system.&nbsp;India's meteorological department has repeatedly cautioned in recent years that extreme weather events, including severe thunderstorms and lightning, are becoming more frequent, a trend that scientists and weather experts attribute to rising global temperatures and shifting climate patterns.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-gets-first-late-september-rain-in-7-years-mercury-dips-5-1-c-below-normal-1790476435840">Delhi gets first late-September rain in 7 years, mercury dips 5.1°C below normal</a>&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh has faced recurring bouts of monsoon-related devastation this year, with earlier reports in the season citing rain, flooding, and lightning-related deaths across dozens of districts as rivers overflowed their banks and low-lying villages were submerged.&nbsp;Authorities have not yet detailed the specific breakdown of casualties by district for this latest spell of rain, though similar past incidents in the state have typically involved deaths from house collapses, drowning, lightning strikes, and wall or structure collapses triggered by saturated ground and strong winds. Relief operations are reportedly underway in the affected areas, though further details on evacuation efforts or aid distribution have not been released.&nbsp;

At least 56 people have died in Uttar Pradesh over the past three days following exceptionally heavy rainfall and severe storms. Relief officials report widespread destruction as state agencies launch rescue and compensation operations.

Torrential rain has triggered floods and landslides across the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, killing at least 56 people over the past three days, a state disaster agency reported Sunday (Sep 27). Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state with a population exceeding 240 million, regularly experiences heavy rainfall and thunderstorms during the country's monsoon season, which runs from June through September. https://www.wionews.com/videos/monsoon-retreat-begins-flood-concerns-persist-in-bihar-amid-fresh-rain-1790237129234/embed According to a statement from the Relief Commissioner's office, the recent fatalities occurred during a period of exceptionally heavy rainfall affecting large parts of the state. Officials attributed the intense downpour to a depression that formed over the Bay of Bengal, moved inland, and intensified rainfall across the region. Also read: Bangkok declares flood disaster as heavy rain submerges roads and homes The flooding has caused extensive property damage, with more than 1,000 houses reported destroyed or damaged. The disaster agency said the state received 66.5 millimetres of rainfall between Friday and Sunday, higher than the seasonal average of 7.6 millimetres for that period, underscoring the unusual intensity of the storm system. India's meteorological department has repeatedly cautioned in recent years that extreme weather events, including severe thunderstorms and lightning, are becoming more frequent, a trend that scientists and weather experts attribute to rising global temperatures and shifting climate patterns. Also read: Delhi gets first late-September rain in 7 years, mercury dips 5.1°C below normal Uttar Pradesh has faced recurring bouts of monsoon-related devastation this year, with earlier reports in the season citing rain, flooding, and lightning-related deaths across dozens of districts as rivers overflowed their banks and low-lying villages were submerged. Authorities have not yet detailed the specific breakdown of casualties by district for this latest spell of rain, though similar past incidents in the state have typically involved deaths from house collapses, drowning, lightning strikes, and wall or structure collapses triggered by saturated ground and strong winds. Relief operations are reportedly underway in the affected areas, though further details on evacuation efforts or aid distribution have not been released.

At least 56 people have died in Uttar Pradesh over the past three days following exceptionally heavy rainfall and severe storms. Relief officials report widespread destruction as state agencies launch rescue and compensation operations.

Torrential rains and severe storms kill at least 56 in Uttar Pradesh in 48 hours

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.

Officials said 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.

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.

Officials said 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.

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

Monsoon rains returned to Delhi-NCR and brought relief from the heat on Friday, July 19. The humidity and temperatures&nbsp;remained high during the last few days, but the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light showers in the national capital region today.

According to the weather department, rain is expected in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad with a cloudy sky throughout the day. The maximum temperature is predicted to touch 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain near 29 degrees Celsius.

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Light rain showers were also recorded in neighbouring&nbsp;parts of Delhi&nbsp;which brought temporary relief to people from the heat. However, after the rain, high humidity levels troubled the residents.

IMD has forecasted increased monsoon activity in the coming days for Delhi-NCR. Light rain and cloudy skies are expected on Saturday, July 20. The intensity of&nbsp;rain is expected to increase during the next 4-5 days.

<h2>Heavy rain forecast in Uttar Pradesh</h2>

IMD predicts heavy rains in most parts of Uttar Pradesh as monsoon activity is expected to increase over the next coming days. Thunderstorm warnings have also been issued in various regions.

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While the rainfall brought slight respite from the heat, humidity has remained high in the Northern states. According to the weather officials, the conditions are likely to remain the same till July 24. A yellow alert has been issued for the region for July 21 and 22.

<h2>Landslide warnings in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh</h2>

Landslide warnings have been issued in the northern hilly regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh by the authorities. The officials have urged residents to remain alert and careful as landslides are possible due to monsoon rains in the mountains.

(With inputs from agencies)

Monsoon rains returned to Delhi-NCR and brought relief from the heat on Friday, July 19. The humidity and temperatures remained high during the last few days, but the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light showers in the national capital region today.

Monsoon rains returned to Delhi-NCR and brought relief from the heat on Friday, July 19. The humidity and temperatures remained high during the last few days, but the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light showers in the national capital region today. According to the weather department, rain is expected in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad with a cloudy sky throughout the day. The maximum temperature is predicted to touch 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain near 29 degrees Celsius. Also Read | Monsoon update: Orange alert issued in Mumbai after city witnesses 50 mm rain in three hours Light rain showers were also recorded in neighbouring parts of Delhi which brought temporary relief to people from the heat. However, after the rain, high humidity levels troubled the residents. IMD has forecasted increased monsoon activity in the coming days for Delhi-NCR. Light rain and cloudy skies are expected on Saturday, July 20. The intensity of rain is expected to increase during the next 4-5 days. Heavy rain forecast in Uttar Pradesh IMD predicts heavy rains in most parts of Uttar Pradesh as monsoon activity is expected to increase over the next coming days. Thunderstorm warnings have also been issued in various regions. Also Read | Seven from two families killed after landslide in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka While the rainfall brought slight respite from the heat, humidity has remained high in the Northern states. According to the weather officials, the conditions are likely to remain the same till July 24. A yellow alert has been issued for the region for July 21 and 22. Landslide warnings in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh Landslide warnings have been issued in the northern hilly regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh by the authorities. The officials have urged residents to remain alert and careful as landslides are possible due to monsoon rains in the mountains. (With inputs from agencies)

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