Lucknow: Flood situation in many parts of Uttar Pradesh has worsened and schools were closed for the next few days in Allahabad and Balia, officials said on Tuesday.

With the raging waters of Ganga river entering the city in Allahabad, district magistrate Sanjay Kumar ordered closure of the schools for the next two days. In Allahabad, Indian Air Force choppers were being used to drop relief material, food and other commodities in the flood hit areas.