In 48 hrs, most UP districts see above average post-monsoon rains

State receives an average of 80 mm rainfall between October 1 and 19, which is 178% more than the normal 29mm rainfall expected during this period, as per IMD data

LUCKNOW Uttar Pradesh recorded above average post-monsoon rains in the last 48 hours caused by western disturbances and cyclonic trough, which had affected daily life in several districts including Lucknow.

A commuter struggles to cross a waterlogged road after heavy rainfall, in Agra on Monday. (ANI Photo)

As per the data of the IMD, the state received an average of 80mm rainfall between October 1 and 19, which was 178% more than the normal 29mm rainfall expected during this period.

The state capital recorded over 300% more rains than normal in the last 48 hours. The showers accompanied with strong winds came in spells on Monday afternoon followed by continuous drizzle on Tuesday. Trees were uprooted and power supply remained disrupted due to the inclement weather, which also caused water-logging leading to traffic snarls in various parts of the city.

Besides Lucknow, 34 districts across the northern parts of the state received above average rainfall in the last 48 hours, according to rain statistics of the Indian Metrological Department (IMD).

The heavy showers also brought down temperatures across UP. The minimum temperature stayed near the 20 degrees Celsius mark in Lucknow while the maximum hovered around 27 degrees in the last two days. The MeT department issued a similar forecast for Lucknow till Thursday.

The rains alarmed Kharif cultivators who were planning to harvest their produce from this week. “The farmers will have to delay harvest for at least a week now. The rain will cause more damage to the farmers who have harvested their crops, but have failed to store or sell,” said agriculture economist Dharmendra Singh.