Lucknow, Aug. 27 -- With continuous heavy rains disrupting normal life in Uttar Pradesh, 17 districts have come under the grip of floods. Taking serious note of the situation, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today instructed ministers in charge of these districts to immediately oversee relief and rescue operations. He also urged public representatives to actively participate in relief work and ensure that no affected family is left unattended.
The CM directed officials to make arrangements for shifting people and cattle to safer places and ensure all necessary assistance. So far, 2.45 lakh people and over 30,000 cattle have been relocated.
According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, 37 tehsils and 688 villages are affected, cov...