UP CM Yogi Adityanath revokes official leaves in view of heavy rains

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath has said that no government official will be granted leaves because of the incessant rains in the state. A government report states that at least 14 people lost their lives on Sunday, 25 on Saturday and 54 from Wednesday to Friday in Uttar Pradesh. Last week saw hundreds of people dying across India owning to rain-related incidents. Uttar Pradesh saw the maximum number of deaths last week. On the other hand, the normal life in Bihar, especially Patna, has been badly hit. The weather experts have been calling this as the longest delay in the withdrawal of Monsoon.  

Yogi Adityanath’s statement of leaves 

A government statement quoting UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, “Immediate provisions should be made to pump out water from the flooded areas, and relief material should be provided to people affected by the flood. In view of the incessant rain, no official will be granted leave." He said relief work should be accelerated, ensuring no shortage of food material in the flood-affected areas. The chief minister directed that affected families should be immediately given financial assistance in case of the death of kin. The officials have also been directed to undertake a tour of their districts and make necessary arrangements on the spot to tackle any emergency situation, the statement said. 

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Rainfall in Patna, Bihar 

In an exclusive interview with Republic TV, Pratyaya Amrit, a senior IAS officer, spoke about the situation in Patna amidst reports of incessant rain and floods. He said, “From the information that we got from IMD, we have been issued a red warning. In reference to that, we have been preparing ourselves in the last two days. In Patna, we are witnessing the downpour from yesterday in the evening. In only a couple of hours, we have crossed the mark of 200mm. We still have the entire day left. The forecast for Patna states that the chances of heavy rains are high.” The NDRF held rescue operations in Patna, Bihar. 

(With PTI Inputs)

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