Gorakhpur, Dec. 10 -- With temperatures plunging and the winter season setting in, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday inspected two 'rain basera' in Gorakhpur and distributed blankets among the people staying there.

He directed panchayats and local bodies to arrange a bonfire for the needy.

CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Coldwave has begun. Keeping this in mind, adequate funds have been allocated to ensure that 'rain basera' across the state operate at full capacity, and that every tehsil and local body can provide woollen clothes and blankets to the needy. All local bodies and panchayats have been directed to provide bonfires for the needy as needed. I received the opportunity to inspect two 'rain basera' in Gorakhpur...