Lucknow, Aug. 4 -- With major rivers in Uttar Pradesh in spate, 694 villages have been flooded, 11,386 hectare of agricultural land submerged and 1.16 lakh people affected in 17 districts of the state, according to official figures.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is monitoring the flood situation. He has directed officers to ensure transparency and sensitivity in the relief work. Relief and rehabilitation will continue until assistance reaches every affected individual, he said.

The government is committed to supporting the people during the natural calamity, the chief minister said, adding that public representatives and administrative machinery are with those stranded in the flood-affected areas.

With relief and rescue operations int...