Rains continued to wreak havoc in most parts of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, with flooding reported from seven districts, an official said. Rains have been battering most parts of the state since the past 10 days. Rivers in many districts are in spate and evacuation has been ordered in vast parts of low-lying areas in eastern parts of the state.

Heavy rains lashed Lucknow on Tuesday morning with water logging and traffic snarls reported from many parts. It has been raining continuously in Barabanki and Hardoi for over 24 hours, leading to a flood-like situation at most places. Low-lying areas in Ambedkarnagar is on alert as the Ghaghra river has inundated its banks.