# Over 17,000 Rescued in Uttar Pradesh as Floods Hit 26 Districts

Officials report over 17,000 people rescued in Uttar Pradesh after floods affected 26 districts.

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Officials stated that over 17,000 people were evacuated and moved to safer locations in Uttar Pradesh after floods affected 26 districts in the state. [^1]

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh from September 1 to September 6, 2026. [^2]

According to the relief commissioner's office, nearly 3.53 lakh people have been affected by the floods. [^3]

The affected districts are Amroha, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Badaun, Ballia, Barabanki, Basti, Chandauli, Farrukhabad, Ghazipur, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Hardoi, Kasganj, Kanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Pilibhit, Prayagraj, Rae Bareli, Rampur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Shahjahanpur, Unnao and Varanasi. [^4]

The state has activated 1,634 flood outposts, 1,697 boats and motorboats and 1,068 medical teams for rescue, surveillance and medical assistance in affected areas. [^5]

The IMD warned of sudden flash floods, thunderstorms, and lightning in several districts of Uttar Pradesh. [^6]

The Uttar Pradesh government directed district administrations to remain vigilant and prioritize the safety of people. [^7]

The Uttar Pradesh government issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in 21 districts including Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Raebareli, Mathura, Hathras, Agra, Firozabad, Itawa, Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, and Jhansi. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Officials stated that over 17,000 people were evacuated and moved to safer locations in Uttar Pradesh after floods affected 26 districts in the state. (Hindustan Times, News)
2. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh from September 1 to September 6, 2026. (Amarujala, News)
3. According to the relief commissioner's office, nearly 3.53 lakh people have been affected by the floods. (Hindustan Times, News)
4. The affected districts are Amroha, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Badaun, Ballia, Barabanki, Basti, Chandauli, Farrukhabad, Ghazipur, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Hardoi, Kasganj, Kanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Pilibhit, Prayagraj, Rae Bareli, Rampur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Shahjahanpur, Unnao and Varanasi. (Hindustan Times, News)
5. The state has activated 1,634 flood outposts, 1,697 boats and motorboats and 1,068 medical teams for rescue, surveillance and medical assistance in affected areas. (Hindustan Times, News)
6. The IMD warned of sudden flash floods, thunderstorms, and lightning in several districts of Uttar Pradesh. (Amarujala, News)
7. The Uttar Pradesh government directed district administrations to remain vigilant and prioritize the safety of people. (Amarujala, News)
8. The Uttar Pradesh government issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in 21 districts including Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Raebareli, Mathura, Hathras, Agra, Firozabad, Itawa, Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, and Jhansi. (Amarujala, News)

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