CM directs ministers to oversee flood relief operations in Uttar Pradesh

Continuous heavy rains have disrupted normal life in Uttar Pradesh, leaving 17 districts reeling under floods.

Taking serious note of the situation, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday instructed ministers in charge of the affected districts to immediately lead relief and rescue operations. He also urged public representatives to actively participate in the efforts and ensure that no affected family is left unattended.

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The Chief Minister directed officials to arrange for the safe relocation of people and cattle and to provide all necessary assistance. So far, 2.45 lakh people and over 30,000 cattle have been moved to safer locations.

According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, 37 tehsils and 688 villages are affected, covering nearly 27,061 hectares of land.

Relief supplies are being delivered with the help of 548 boats and motorboats. On Wednesday alone, 1,904 food packets and 11,350 lunch packets were distributed.

To strengthen the on-ground response, 996 flood posts have been established in the affected regions. As many as 284 flood shelters are operational, housing 4,440 people.

Meanwhile, 626 medical teams are conducting regular health checkups. To prevent waterborne diseases, the government has distributed over 12,000 chlorine tablets and 4,422 ORS packets.

The flood-affected districts include Ballia, Bahraich, Badaun, Chandauli, Kanpur Nagar, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Gonda, Kasganj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Meerut, Mirzapur, Muzaffarnagar, Shahjahanpur, Unnao, Prayagraj, and Varanasi.