With reference to the recent flooding in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The normal daily average rainfall for the region is 10.8 mm. 2. The rainfall recorded in 24 hours was 45.1 mm. 3. The flooding was caused solely by a Western Disturbance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Uttar Pradesh Floods Kill 56, Injure 46 as 'Deep Depression' Hits Hard

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 28 September 2026

Climate change and extreme weather events: a GS3 disaster management and agriculture case study.

Why in news

Heavy rainfall and a 'Deep Depression' caused severe flooding in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in 56 deaths and 46 injuries as the IMD issued warnings for continued thunderstorms.

Background

Uttar Pradesh recorded 45.1 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, significantly exceeding the normal daily average of 1.8 mm. The flooding was triggered by a 'Deep Depression' merging with a Western Disturbance, affecting districts including Kanpur and Varanasi.

Facts for Prelims

FactUttar Pradesh recorded 45.1 mm of rainfall in 24 hours during the flood event.
FactThe normal daily average rainfall for the region is 1.8 mm.
PlaceKanpur and Varanasi were specifically identified as districts affected by the flooding.
S&TThe flooding was caused by a 'Deep Depression' merging with a Western Disturbance.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the recent flooding in Uttar Pradesh, consider the following statements:

The normal daily average rainfall for the region is 10.8 mm.
The rainfall recorded in 24 hours was 45.1 mm.
The flooding was caused solely by a Western Disturbance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The normal daily average rainfall is 1.8 mm. Statement 3 is incorrect: The flooding was caused by a Deep Depression merging with a Western Disturbance.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in disaster-resilient infrastructure and early warning systems in the face of increasing extreme weather events in North India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Meteorological monitoring: Need for high-resolution localized forecasting to mitigate 'Deep Depression' impacts
Infrastructure vulnerability: Drainage and flood-plain management in densely populated districts like Kanpur and Varanasi

Keywords: Deep Depression · Western Disturbance · Disaster Management · Climate Resilience · Extreme Weather

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