Uttar Pradesh is likely to see heavy to very heavy rain on 7 and 8 September as a low-pressure area over the central parts of the state has increased monsoon activity. The forecast also includes thunderstorms and lightning in isolated areas of western and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Rainfall has already been intense in parts of the state. Bareilly recorded 38 cm in the past 24 hours, placing the rainfall in the extremely heavy category, while Bahraich in eastern Uttar Pradesh received 18 cm.
Eastern districts in focus
Varanasi, Ballia, Azamgarh and Mirzapur are among the eastern districts expected to receive rain on 7 and 8 September. Very heavy rain is possible in isolated areas on 7 September, while heavy showers may continue in some locations on 8 September.
Parts of western Uttar Pradesh, including Saharanpur and Aligarh, may receive scattered light to moderate rain during the period from 7 to 13 September. The forecast indicates that rainfall will not be uniform across the state, with the strongest conditions expected in selected areas.
Advice for farmers
Farmers have been asked to prevent waterlogging in fields growing urad, moong, arhar, okra and sesame. Maintaining proper drainage can help remove excess water from these crop areas during the period of intense rain.
Risks for residents and transport
Heavy showers may disrupt traffic and cause waterlogging in low-lying areas. Temporary houses and other weak structures could also face damage during the rain.
Residents have been advised to stay in safe places. During lightning, people should not shelter under trees. The combination of thunderstorms, lightning and intense rainfall makes caution important in exposed areas.
What the forecast means for Uttar Pradesh
The immediate concern is the concentration of heavy rain in parts of eastern and western Uttar Pradesh on 7 and 8 September, following the strong rainfall already recorded in Bareilly and Bahraich. Farmers need to keep field drains clear, while residents in low-lying areas should remain alert to waterlogging and transport disruption.
Conclusion
The low-pressure area over central Uttar Pradesh has strengthened monsoon activity, with heavy to very heavy rain expected in parts of the state on 7 and 8 September. The main precautions are maintaining farm drainage, avoiding unsafe locations and staying away from trees during lightning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is heavy rain expected in Uttar Pradesh?
Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in parts of Uttar Pradesh on 7 and 8 September.
Q. Which eastern Uttar Pradesh districts may receive rain?
Varanasi, Ballia, Azamgarh and Mirzapur are among the districts expected to receive rain.
Q. How much rain did Bareilly record?
Bareilly recorded 38 cm of rain in the past 24 hours.
Q. How much rain did Bahraich receive?
Bahraich recorded 18 cm of rain in the past 24 hours.
Q. What weather is expected in western Uttar Pradesh?
Saharanpur, Aligarh and some other western districts may receive scattered light to moderate rain from 7 to 13 September.
Q. What advice has been given to farmers?
Farmers have been advised to prevent waterlogging and maintain proper drainage in fields growing urad, moong, arhar, okra and sesame.
Q. What should people do during lightning?
People should stay in safe places and avoid taking shelter under trees during lightning.
Q. What problems could heavy rain cause?
Heavy rain could disrupt traffic, waterlog low-lying areas and damage temporary houses or weak structures.
