Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to distribute relief compensation within 24 hours in response to loss of life and economic damage caused by storms, rainfall and lightning strikes in Uttar Pradesh. Senior officials have also been instructed to visit affected areas and monitor relief operations on the ground.
Following recent incidents of b winds, heavy rainfall and lightning across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister directed officials to take immediate action, stressing prompt relief for affected families, assessment of damage and compensation disbursal within 24 hours.
The Chief Minister took note of reports of loss of life, livestock deaths and crop damage in multiple districts affected by storms, rainfall and lightning. Treating the incidents seriously, he instructed concerned officials to accelerate relief and rescue operations.
Expressing condolences to the families of those who died in the incidents, Yogi Adityanath said all possible assistance should be provided to affected families. He instructed the administration to prioritise assessment of losses.
The Chief Minister directed that surveys of loss of life, livestock damage, crop losses and property damage be completed swiftly. He said eligible affected persons should receive relief compensation within 24 hours in accordance with prescribed norms.
The government said the objective is to ensure disaster-affected families do not face long delays in receiving financial assistance. District administrations have been instructed to maintain heightened vigilance and complete all procedures within stipulated timelines.
The Chief Minister directed senior divisional and district-level officials to personally visit affected areas, stating that monitoring of relief and rescue operations should take place on site rather than only from offices.
Officials have also been instructed to send updated situation reports to the government every three hours. The government said it is continuously monitoring weather conditions and the progress of relief operations.
The Chief Minister asked officials to maintain regular communication with affected families and address their concerns without delay. Directions have also been issued to strengthen relief camps, medical facilities and other essential arrangements.
He said negligence or delays at any level would not be tolerated. District administrations and concerned departments have been instructed to work in coordination to ensure effective implementation of relief operations.
In view of weather department warnings, the Chief Minister appealed to residents of the state to remain cautious. He urged people to avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions and follow instructions issued by the administration.
The government said weather conditions are being continuously monitored and the administrative machinery has been kept fully active to respond to any emergency situation. Relief and rehabilitation work in affected areas is being prioritised.
