UP: As rain poured down in the state, schools and colleges remained closed; roads were flooded, trees fell, and waist-deep water accumulated everywhere.

UP: The rain in Uttar Pradesh continues to pour down, with schools and colleges closed; roads overflowing, trees uprooted. Water has accumulated up to the waist level in Uttar Pradesh as the rainfall is expected to continue on Saturday. The rain, which started after midnight on Thursday, continued at varying speeds in almost all parts of the state. Public life has been affected due to the continuous rain. According to the Meteorological Department, strong winds are likely to occur in many parts of the state on Saturday as well.