CM Yogi reviews flood-hit areas in UP, directs officials to SPEED UP RELIEF

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reviewed the situation arising out of incessant rainfall in the state in the last few days.

The Chief Minister has directed the Group of Ministers to immediately visit the districts under their charge and extend their cooperation in relief and rescue work to the flood-affected parts of the state.

In a high-level meeting chaired by Yogi Adityanath, instructions were issued to expedite the relief and rehabilitation work in all the districts affected by heavy rains. CM Yogi also ordered to keep the District Control Room functional 24×7 under the leadership of Joint Magistrate level officers.

“Due to excessive rains in the last few days, adverse effects have been seen on life, livestock, and agriculture. Loss of lives and money has been reported in many districts. The State Government is committed to making necessary arrangements for the safety and maintenance of all the affected people”, an official release said, quoting Yogi Adityanath.

“Immediate help should be provided to the common people in the flood-affected areas. There should be no delay in the distribution of relief packets. There should be adequate arrangements for lighting etc. in relief camps,” said the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister.

Expressing grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rain, lightning, snake bites, and drowning, he directed officials to immediately distribute permissible relief money to the families of the deceased.