Prayagraj floods after nonstop rain, over 5,000 homes waterlogged
Prayagraj is dealing with major flooding after nonstop rain on Sunday, August 16, and Monday, August 17, 2026, leaving more than 5,000 homes waterlogged and forcing schools in selected districts and class ranges in Uttar Pradesh to close.
Over 5,000 houses were submerged up to four feet deep, and many families have had to move upstairs as both rainwater and sewage entered their homes.
Locals say the city's drainage failures, blocked drains, and sewer-linkage problems just couldn't handle this much rain.
Ganga Yamuna rise, remain below danger
The Ganga and Yamuna rivers have both risen sharply, but are still below the danger mark for now.
With the IMD issuing orange and yellow alerts for heavy rainfall across 45 districts, including Kanpur Nagar and Varanasi, officials are staying on high alert in case things get worse.