UP CM Yogi Adityanath Urges Immediate Flood Preparedness

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath calls for immediate flood relief measures in Gorakhpur, urging timely action and vigilance among officials to mitigate impact and ensure public safety during recent rains. He emphasizes strengthening embankments, relocating affected individuals, and maintaining uninterrupted power supply.

On Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to prepare on a war footing for flood relief and rescue operations in vulnerable areas of Gorakhpur, cautioning against any slackness.

Before leading a review meeting at the Gorakhnath temple complex, Adityanath conducted an aerial survey of the Gorakhpur city and its neighboring districts to evaluate the effects of recent rainfall.

Addressing senior officials from the irrigation, PWD, and power departments, Adityanath highlighted that past flood control measures have reduced public hardship, but underlined the need for swift and strong actions in potential flood-prone areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)