Lucknow, Jul 23 (UNI) In view of the continuous heavy rains and flood-like situation in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to immediately expedite relief and rescue operations.
According to an official statement, the Chief Minister has asked all District Magistrates and concerned officials to remain in the field and continuously monitor the situation and provide all possible assistance to the affected people.
He also directed to immediately assess the loss of life, livestock, and property and provide the permissible relief amount to the affected families within 24 hours.
The Chief Minister asked officials to regularly review the relief work and maintain constant communication with the affected families so that assistance can be provided as per their needs.
He appealed to the people to take special precautions during bad weather, asking them not to leave their homes if there is a possibility of lightning strikes, and to avoid going near rivers and water bodies during heavy rains.
According to the statement, due to continuous rainfall in many districts of the state, the water level of rivers was rising, and in some places, rivers are flowing above the danger mark. In view of this, the administration has been instructed to remain vigilant and take necessary precautionary measures. UNI MBD CDS