# UP orange alert for heavy rain, 60 km/h winds in 17 districts 2026-09-25T13:41:56+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The weather department has issued an orange alert for 17 districts of Uttar Pradesh, predicting very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 60 km/h over the next 24 hours. The warning covers Bandra, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Sant Kabir Nagar, Basti, Maharajganj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Barabanki, Raebareli, Amethi, Sultanpur, Ayodhya and Ambedkar Nagar. Heavy overnight rain has already disrupted life in Lucknow and other parts of the state. Residents in affected areas have been advised to stay indoors, avoid open spaces during lightning, and secure temporary structures that may be vulnerable to strong winds. The alert was disseminated through the central government's Sachet app, which is used for disaster warnings. Waterlogging is expected in low-lying areas, and authorities have urged people to stay updated on weather bulletins. The rain has brought relief from the heat in Prayagraj but has also caused waterlogging on roads and key intersections. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The Sachet app, developed under the National Disaster Management Authority, delivers location-specific alerts directly to mobile phones in Hindi and other languages, bypassing traditional broadcast delays. These orange alerts are triggered when the IMD forecasts rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in 24 hours, enough to disrupt transport and cause localised flooding in urban areas. For farmers in eastern UP districts like Basti and Maharajganj, such heavy spells during the ongoing kharif season can damage newly sown paddy if accompanied by strong winds. Local disaster response teams remain on standby, with district magistrates authorised to close schools or regulate traffic if rainfall exceeds the warning threshold. The next 48-hour forecast will determine whether the alert escalates to red or is withdrawn. ## Coverage - aajtak.in Tags: IMD, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Sachet app, Uttar Pradesh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/up-orange-alert-for-heavy-rain-60-km-h-winds-in-17-districts/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/up-orange-alert-for-heavy-rain-60-km-h-winds-in-17-districts/#story-in-brief