UP CM Adityanath directs immediate relief measures following storm, rain in state

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials of affected districts to carry out relief work with full promptness in response to storms, rain and hailstorms in the state.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 17 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed officials of affected districts to carry out relief work with full promptness in response to storms, rain, hailstorms, and lightning incidents reported across various parts of the state.

According to an official statement, the Chief Minister instructed officers to visit affected areas, conduct surveys, and closely monitor relief operations. He emphasised the immediate distribution of relief amounts in cases of human or livestock casualties resulting from the adverse weather conditions.

The Chief Minister also directed health facilities to ensure that those injured receive proper and timely treatment. Further, he instructed officials to assess crop damage through local surveys and submit reports to the state government for appropriate action. In areas facing waterlogging, the Chief Minister ordered that drainage arrangements be treated as a priority.

The directives were issued to ensure a coordinated and timely administrative response to minimise the impact of the severe weather.

Earlier, on Friday, CM Adityanath had assured citizens that the state government was prioritising their safety following reports of storms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and lightning across several districts.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister stated: ‘Information of thunderstorms, rain, and hailstorms has been received from many districts in the state. But there is no need to worry. The safety of every resident of the state is the priority of your government.’

He added: ‘Instructions have been given to the officers of the districts affected by storm, rain, hailstorm and lightning to survey the area and carry out relief work with full promptness.’

The Chief Minister reiterated instructions to promptly distribute relief funds in the event of human or livestock casualties and ensure timely medical treatment for the injured. He also directed officials to prioritise drainage efforts to mitigate waterlogging caused by the recent storms.

(ANI)