Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath embarked on a visit to the flood-ravaged districts of Farrukhabad, Kasganj and Shahjahanpur on Monday where he conducted comprehensive aerial and on-ground surveys of the affected areas and reviewed the ongoing relief and rescue operations.
In a show of solidarity with the flood victims, Chief Minister Yogi also personally interacted with them and distributed essential relief supplies.
Emphasising the government’s unwavering support during crises, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath underscored the proactive flood preparedness measures taken well in advance.
“We have also instructed public representatives to visit areas with potential flood risks. Currently, 721 villages in 21 districts across the state are grappling with floods, a situation further complicated by drought conditions in other parts,” the chief minister said.
Highlighting the diverse patterns of rainfall distribution in the state, Chief Minister Yogi said that 12 districts had seen above average rainfall, 26 districts received normal rainfall, 22 districts faced below average precipitation, and 15 districts experienced near drought-like conditions. He said to address these challenges, the government had established 1,101 flood shelters and 1,504 flood posts across the state, deploying over two thousand medical teams to provide essential treatment. Relief efforts were further bolstered by the deployment of 2,040 boats, he added.
Chief Minister Yogi also emphasised the welfare of animals affected by the floods.
The government has set up 840 cattle feed camps and administered vaccinations to over 28 lakh animals. Additionally, the process of providing timely compensation to farmers whose crops have been damaged due to floods is underway, he added.
In Farrukhabad, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a flood relief material distribution event near Jamapur Road in Amritpur tehsil. He assured timely compensation for those who suffered losses during the calamity.
He mentioned that the floods in the Ganga and Ramganga rivers have affected 116 villages in Farrukhabad, impacting nearly 80,000 residents. To aid recovery, 22 houses will be reconstructed under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, while six partially damaged houses and 70 damaged huts will receive compensation. The government has also issued directives to transfer displaced families to government-operated flood shelters.
In Kasganj, Chief Minister Yogi assessed the situation of flood victims, provided guidance to officials, and reiterated the government’s commitment to assist flood-affected individuals. He promised that the government would work on a permanent solution to the flood issue in Kasganj, and instructed the Irrigation department to undertake river channelisation through dredging once the waters recede.
In Shahjahanpur, during an aerial survey of flood-affected villages in Jalalabad and Kaland tehsils, Chief Minister Yogi affirmed the government’s unwavering support during crises and its commitment to finding permanent solutions.
Instructions have been issued to the Irrigation department for addressing the flood issue.
Furthermore, Chief Minister Yogi emphasised the efficient distribution of relief materials, advocating for twice-daily distribution in areas affected for over 15 days and thrice-daily distribution in areas affected for more than a month. He also emphasised on expediting reconstruction of damaged bridges along with repair of damaged bridges, ensuring the swift recovery of affected areas.