Thunderstorm and rain alert in 8 districts of UP: Lucknow faces flooding for the 11th day, Ekana Stadium and IIIT campus submerged in water.

A rain alert has been issued for 8 districts of Uttar Pradesh today, Friday. There is also a warning of thunderstorms and lightning. According to the Meteorological Department, the rain is likely to subside from tomorrow, Saturday. Speaking of Thursday, more than 6 cities, including Lucknow, Varanasi, Barabanki, Sitapur, and Unnao, experienced light rain. Hail fell in Farrukhabad. Several trees fell due to strong winds. The Gomti River is still in spate in Lucknow. The water level is rising for the 11th day today.