Prayagraj, 29

Oct (HS): Prateek Kumar, Technical Officer SHUATS shared that as per the

warning issued by the Indian Meteorological Department, Lucknow Centre, heavy

rainfall, thunder, lightning and strong winds with speed of 30 to 40 km/hr are

likely in Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli,

Varanasi, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Deoria, Sultanpur and

adjoining districts between October 30 to 31. 2025.

Farmers have

been advised to store harvested crops in a safe place, maintain proper drainage

in their fields, and refrain from spraying pesticides, fungicides, or

fertilizers during the rainy season. Waterlogging prevention measures are

particularly important for sugarcane, rice, pigeon pea, mustard, chickpea,

peas, and vegetables. The general public has also been appealed to avoid

staying in open spaces, under trees or temporary structures, and to immediately

take shelter in a safe place in case of lightning.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi