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Weather in Lucknow: Rain to Continue Today; Schools to Remain Closed

By: Rahul Bhatti

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With over 90 mm of rain in 12 hours, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, has recorded the highest rainfall.

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It started on Sunday evening and continued into Monday morning, causing waterlogging on the streets, disrupting traffic at several crucial locations.

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The weather department has forecasted that the rain may persist until September 12. Meanwhile, after a hot week, the downpour has brought relief to the residents.

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Many residents of areas like Janakipuram Sector-F, Chowk, Faizullaganj, LDA Colony Kanpur Road, and Ashiyana expressed their difficulties due to heavy waterlogging on various social media platforms.

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Reports of waterlogging also emerged from VIP areas like Vikramaditya Marg and Kalidas Marg, where ministers reside.

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During this time, District Magistrate Roshan Jacob was in the field with Municipal Commissioner Indrajit Singh at 5 a.m., touring the Janakipuram area and Munshipulia.

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According to the weather department, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in places like Etawah, Auraiya, Gonda, Kannauj, Ayodhya, and Basti. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is expected in nearly 35 districts.

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Rain is likely to persist in and around Lucknow and Bundelkhand. Wind speeds are expected to remain between 20 to 25 km/h.

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