Over 600 Villages Battle Flood Fury In UP, 24 Of 75 Districts Affected

UP Floods: Rescue teams are deployed in several parts of the state.

More than 100 villages are marooned amid flood fury in Uttar Pradesh, and at least 600 villages have been affected so far.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a stock of the situation in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, and assured all help to the officials.  Of the state's 75 districts, 24 are battling floods. Houses are partially submerged in parts of Prayagraj that has, according to officials, received "12 times excess rain" in the last 24 hours.  Visuals captured locals' plight in several parts of the state as their daily lives are heavily impacted. In the last 24 hours, "154 per cent excess rain" was received across the state, officials said.