CM reviews monsoonpreparedness in state

Lucknow: In light of heavy rains across parts of the state recently, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday reviewed the state's monsoon preparedness .

He highlighted that waterlogging and road damage were reported from several urban areas. He directed officials to take immediate action to ensure that the public is not inconvenienced. Senior officials and Jal Shakti minister Swatantra Dev Singh were asked to carry out an on-ground review of the situation.

Between June 1 and July 14, five districts reported over 100% of their normal rainfall for the period. This included Agra, which saw 277.3 mm against a normal average of 131 mm, Etah where 292.8 mm was recorded against 118.2 mm, 622 mm in Lalitpur against 208 mm, 418.8 mm in Hamirpur against 176.1 mm and 359.7 mm in Mahoba against 140.6 mm. In addition to these, there are 10 districts where more than 70% of the normal average rainfall was recorded in this period.

The CM said: "Many areas in the state have witnessed intense rainfall, leading to severe waterlogging, road damage and a significant rise in river water levels. There is a need for constant monitoring, and all concerned departments, municipal bodies, development authorities, and district administrations should immediately streamline drainage systems and ensure swift removal of stagnant water from affected areas."

The Jal Shakti minister and the principal secretary of the department were asked to visit Bundelkhand, where rainfall has been exceptionally high. They were tasked with personally visiting affected areas, assessing flood and water structure conditions, and taking appropriate action. Simultaneously, 16 districts in eastern UP received below-average rainfall, and the CM directed officials to make adequate irrigation arrangements in advance to safeguard crops and ensure farmers face no hardships.

Municipal bodies were directed to ensure regular cleaning of sewer and drainage lines, while road repairs in waterlogged areas are to be taken up on a war-footing. The electricity department was instructed to manage power supply in such areas with utmost caution to prevent any accidents. The CM said that relief and rescue teams must remain on high alert, while NDRF and SDRF teams must stay in active mode across vulnerable regions.

All district magistrates and heads of municipal bodies were instructed to physically inspect waterlogged and flood-affected areas and maintain round-the-clock monitoring through active 24×7 control rooms. The CM further said that the general public must be regularly updated about weather, rainfall patterns and water levels. Departments of animal husbandry, agriculture and revenue were also directed to promptly assess the damage caused by rainfall and waterlogging and initiate relief and compensation distribution without delay.