UP people, getting out of the house today is ‘Riski’! ‘Orange alert’ of heavy rains and storm in 40 districts including Lucknow

Lucknow | September 16, 2025:Relief showers are now seen taking the form of trouble. For the last few days, the rain that was giving relief to the people of Uttar Pradesh, now it can take a dangerous form. In view of the seriousness of the situation, the Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the biggest warning ever in Uttar Pradesh for 16 September.

A ‘Orange Alert’ of heavy to very heavy rainfall has been released in about 40 districts of the state including Lucknow. This is even more dangerous than ‘Yellow Alert’. It simply means that today the weather can deteriorate and people need to be very careful.

Where is the most danger?

According to the Meteorological Department, today most parts of Uttar Pradesh will have black and dense clouds.

These are the districts of ‘red zone’: Apart from the capital Lucknow, about 40 districts from western Uttar Pradesh to Purvanchal are under this alert, including Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Moradabad, Sitapur, Hardoi, Barabanki.

Not just rain, fear of storm also: Orange alert is not limited to heavy rain. Along with this, there is also a strong possibility of falling strong winds (storm) and lightning (thunderstorm) at a speed of 60-70 kmph.

Read these 5 things of imd carefully:

The Meteorological Department has issued a special advice for the people, because today’s weather can be really dangerous:

Don’t get out of the house: If it is not very important, then stay at home today, especially children and elderly.
Do not stand under trees: Trees may fall in strong winds. Stay away from electric poles.
Warning for farmers: Farmers should take care of their crops and avoid working in the fields.
Avoid travel: If there is a plan to travel somewhere today, it will be prudent to avoid it, because the roads can be closed.
Do not pay attention to rumors: Relying only on the information obtained from official and verified sources.

Administration also on ‘high alert’

After this alert, all the agencies of the state have come on ‘high alert’. In all districts including Lucknow, the administration has been asked to be ready to deal with any disaster. Relief and rescue teams are also placed on alert.

Today is the day to be vigilant. Stay safe and alert people around you as well.