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**Headline: Relief from Heat as Heavy Rains Lash Uttar Pradesh; Red Alert Issued for Several Districts**

**Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh** – Residents across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including the capital Lucknow, experienced a welcome respite from the oppressive heat as heavy rains swept through the region over the weekend. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in districts including Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Basti, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, and Balrampur.

An orange alert has been sounded for Pratapgarh, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Deoria, Gonda, Shrawasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Barabanki, Amethi, Sultanpur, Ayodhya, Ambedkar Nagar, Saharanpur, Mathura, Hathras, Kasganj, Etah, Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Bijnor, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, and Shahjahanpur . Residents in these areas are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.

According to senior IMD scientist Atul Kumar Singh, heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is expected to continue in many parts of the state over the next 24-48 hours. The IMD has warned of potential disruptions and advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and outdoor activities.

In Lucknow, the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 30 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius. The rains are also expected to bring down temperatures by three to four degrees Celsius in the affected districts.

The state government is closely monitoring the situation, especially in areas already affected by rising water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and follow official advisories.

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