Uttar Pradesh floods: Over 17,500 evacuated, 26 districts hit
Heavy rains have caused flooding across 26 districts in Uttar Pradesh, affecting about 353,000 residents. The state’s Relief Commissioner reports that 17,544 individuals have been evacuated to safer areas, while 4,847 are currently housed in relief shelters. Authorities continue rescue and relief operations as water levels rise. The monsoon rains also caused landslides, complicating rescue efforts in the region.