UP government speeds up preparations of flood control, sets up over 828 relief camps in affected areas

On the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, special attention is being given to preparations related to flood control and relief and rescue operations in the sensitive districts. 

Lucknow: Amid the continuous downpour, the Uttar Pradesh government has expedited its relief and rescue operations on a war footing to prevent any loss of life and damage to property in flood-affected areas in the state. On the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, special attention is being given to preparations related to flood control and relief and rescue operations in the sensitive districts. The government is making fool-proof arrangements in advance to deal with emergencies. The state government has deployed around 1133 boats and 409 medical teams while 828 flood relief camps, 976 flood posts and 360 animal relief camps have been set up. Along with over 39 teams, including those of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), SDRF and PAC to tackle the floods have been deployed.