Gorakhpur, Jan. 7 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that the state government has issued directions to "set up rain shelters" on a large scale in every district, along with measures such as the distribution of woollen clothes and blankets to the needy and the lighting of bonfires in public places to provide relief during the cold and rainy conditions.

Addressing the press conference after inspecting temporary night shelters in Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister said he personally reviewed the facilities in Bargadwa and Rapti Nagar, interacted with beneficiaries, and distributed woollen clothes.

"Directions have been issued to set up rain shelters on a large scale in every district, distribute woollen clothes a...