LUCKNOW, July 20 -- Twenty eight people died in the past 48 hours in Uttar Pradesh, including 17 from drowning, eight due to hailstorm and two from snakebite, the state government reported on Saturday.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to expedite relief efforts in the affected districts.

"Officials must visit the affected areas and oversee the relief operations. Ensure proper treatment for the injured and distribute compensation for any loss of property or livestock," the chief minister directed officials" the chief minister instructed officials on Saturday.

The data by the relief commissioner office stated nine people drowned in Chitrakoot since Thursday evening while three in Bijnor district, three in Moradabad and o...