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IN PHOTOS: Heavy rains cause waterlogging, road cave-ins and traffic chaos in Kanpur

Updated On: 03 July, 2026 07:47 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Friday witnessed heavy rains that led to waterlogging, traffic snarls and road cave-ins in parts of the city. Pics/PTI

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The monsoon shower, which was expected to bring relief from the heat, instead caused widespread disruption. Pics/PTI
The monsoon shower, which was expected to bring relief from the heat, instead caused widespread disruption. Pics/PTI
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Residents reportedly faced difficulties moving through flooded streets as many routes became difficult to use

Residents reportedly faced difficulties moving through flooded streets as many routes became difficult to use

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People travelling to work on Friday morning were caught in traffic queues as waterlogged roads slowed vehicle movement across Kanpur

People travelling to work on Friday morning were caught in traffic queues as waterlogged roads slowed vehicle movement across Kanpur

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Traffic reportedly remained congested for several hours in different parts of the city

Traffic reportedly remained congested for several hours in different parts of the city

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Some roads reportedly caved in after the rain, while waterlogging was reported in many parts of the city

Some roads reportedly caved in after the rain, while waterlogging was reported in many parts of the city

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An apartment building was also evacuated after its basement partially collapsed due to the impact of the rain

An apartment building was also evacuated after its basement partially collapsed due to the impact of the rain

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