LUCKNOW: The safety of people and property is the top priority of the Uttar Pradesh government in case of floods, said Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, adding that with the onset of monsoon all the districts must remain on high alert.
The government has made extensive preparations to manage potential floods in the state. A total of 612 flood posts have been established in 24 highly sensitive and 16 sensitive areas, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) deployed to these posts.
The purpose of these posts is to manage flood situations effectively and minimize casualties and property damage.
Principal Secretary Revenue P Guru Prasad said that additional flood posts are being set up, and boats and sailors have been deployed in all flood-affected districts as per the instructions given by the chief minister.
Yogi Adityanath recently reviewed the ongoing flood management preparations and safety measures in a meeting with concerned authorities. He told the officials that effective coordination and quick action are essential for flood relief and rescue operations.
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In the 24 districts which are highly flood-prone, the concerned officials should ensure that all preparations are made in advance, he said. These 24 districts are Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Gorakhpur, Basti, Bahraich, Bijnor, Siddharthnagar, Ghazipur, Gonda, Ballia, Deoria, Sitapur, Balrampur, Ayodhya, Mau, Farrukhabad, Shravasti, Budaun, Ambedkar Nagar, Azamgarh, Sant Kabir Nagar, Pilibhit, and Barabanki. Additionally, Saharanpur, Shamli, Aligarh, Bareilly, Hamirpur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Rampur, Prayagraj, Bulandshahr, Moradabad, Hardoi, Varanasi, Unnao, Lucknow, Shahjahanpur, and Kasganj.
The chief minister instructed the Jal Shakti minister and two ministers of state to visit the highly sensitive and sensitive areas and inspect projects related to flood control.
To support people in flood-affected areas, the government has allocated Rs 10 crore. Two types of food packets will be distributed, containing essential items like food, candles, tarpaulin, and bathing soap. The tender process for food grains has been completed in 39 out of 40 districts.
According to the forecast of the meteorological department, there will be sufficient rainfall this year. Flood bulletins and weather forecasts should be issued regularly for the convenience of the general public and for better management of relief and rescue operations, the CM said.
To control outbreak of diseases, the medical and health department should prepare health kits and distribute them to districts. These kits should include essential items such as chlorine tablets, ORS), and an adequate supply of fever medications, he said.
The chief minister further said that farmers whose crops are damaged due to excessive rains should be compensated promptly. Additionally, it’s important to keep farmers informed about favourable farming conditions through regular updates on weather forecasts, he said
Meanwhile, Relief Commissioner GS Naveen informed that mock drills have been conducted by the SDRF, NDRF, and PAC in 25 districts as part of pre-flood preparedness. Additionally, 4700 Rahat Chaupals were organised to educate people on how to protect themselves and their cattle during floods.
