Akhilesh Yadav reviews situation in flood-affected districts in UP

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today took stock of the situation in the state arising out of incessant rains in neighbouring Uttarakhand.


The CM specially reviewed the prevailing situation in flood-affected Lakhimpur Kheri, Pilibhit, Bijnore, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar and Shamli and directed the officials to remain vigilant, a spokesperson said.

"Since the water level was rising following rains in Uttarakhand, special vigil need to be kept on the water level of rivers and security of dams", Yadav said.

He assured the officials of all possible help in relief and rescue works. He also asked senior officials to be prepared for meeting any eventuality and warned against negligence of any sort.