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IN PHOTOS: Flooding in Prayagraj prompts Allahabad High Court to take suo motu cognisance

Updated On: 19 August, 2026 09:03 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The Allahabad High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of waterlogging in several parts of Prayagraj following heavy rainfall and registered a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the matter. A division bench comprising Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice Garima Prasad took cognisance of the issue and issued directions to the district administration. (Pics/ PTI) (Text: ANI)

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On Tuesday, continuous rainfall led to severe waterlogging across the city, causing difficulties for judges travelling to the court and delaying the start of proceedings. (Pics/ PTI)
On Tuesday, continuous rainfall led to severe waterlogging across the city, causing difficulties for judges travelling to the court and delaying the start of proceedings. (Pics/ PTI)
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Taking note of the situation, the court itself took suo motu cognisance of the matter

Taking note of the situation, the court itself took suo motu cognisance of the matter

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The High Court has directed the District Magistrate and Municipal Commissioner of Prayagraj to appear personally before the court and explain why adequate measures were not taken in advance to prevent waterlogging in low-lying areas

The High Court has directed the District Magistrate and Municipal Commissioner of Prayagraj to appear personally before the court and explain why adequate measures were not taken in advance to prevent waterlogging in low-lying areas

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The Secretary of the Urban Development and Planning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, has also been directed to file a personal affidavit by the day after tomorrow, explaining what plans have been approved to prevent waterlogging

The Secretary of the Urban Development and Planning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, has also been directed to file a personal affidavit by the day after tomorrow, explaining what plans have been approved to prevent waterlogging

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Meanwhile, all schools in Prayagraj remained closed on Tuesday, August 18, following torrential rain and severe waterlogging across the city

Meanwhile, all schools in Prayagraj remained closed on Tuesday, August 18, following torrential rain and severe waterlogging across the city

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Heavy rain lashed parts of Prayagraj, causing severe waterlogging on roads, in low-lying areas and at an underpass. The situation disrupted traffic and commuting in several parts of the city

Heavy rain lashed parts of Prayagraj, causing severe waterlogging on roads, in low-lying areas and at an underpass. The situation disrupted traffic and commuting in several parts of the city

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According to the weather release, multiple cyclonic circulations over East Uttar Pradesh and North Haryana, a shifting monsoon trough and a developing depression over the Bay of Bengal are likely to intensify rainfall in the coming week.

According to the weather release, multiple cyclonic circulations over East Uttar Pradesh and North Haryana, a shifting monsoon trough and a developing depression over the Bay of Bengal are likely to intensify rainfall in the coming week.

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