Lucknow, Aug 24 (PTI) Many parts of Uttar Pradesh witnessed light to moderate showers and isolated heavy downpours on Monday, disrupting normal life in urban pockets, the meteorological department said.
Monsoon remained normal across Uttar Pradesh over the past 24 hours, it said.
In Ghaziabad, heavy spells led to severe waterlogging across major roads and low-lying residential sectors, causing massive traffic congestion.
In a mishap captured on cameras, an auto-rickshaw overturned after hitting a pothole on a waterlogged stretch and passersby rushed to rescue the passengers, who escaped with minor injuries.
According to the local MeT office, thunderstorm activity was recorded at a few places over East Uttar Pradesh and at isolated locations in West Uttar Pradesh during the last 24 hours (ending at 8:30 am).
Major rainfall amounts (5 cm or more) recorded during this period include Akbarpur FMO (Ambedkar Nagar) and Talbehat (Lalitpur), each at 7 cm, followed by Mahroni (Lalitpur) at 6 cm.
Nagina (Bijnor), Agra OBSY (Agra), Bah (Agra), Govardhan (Mathura), Siyana (Bulandshahr), and Bara (Prayagraj) recorded 5 cm of rainfall each.
For Tuesday, the weather department has forecast rain and thundershowers at a few places across West Uttar Pradesh, with heavy showers very likely at isolated locations over East Uttar Pradesh. PTI ABN ASD ASD
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