LUCKNOW, Nov. 19 -- The district administration has directed all district magistrates and chief development officers of the division to strengthen the arrangements at night shelters with immediate effect, on Wednesday.

Officials were told to ensure cleanliness, adequate blankets, hot water, lighting, heaters, and security at the night shelters .

"Temporary night shelters should also be established at major public places, bus stands, railway stations, and crowded areas. Relief teams should be active to transport passers-by, the poor, and the destitute to the night shelters during the cold wave," divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant said.

He urged action against overloaded vehicles. He asked the concerned district officials to be a...