19,496 evacuated as UP steps up flood relief

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt has intensified flood relief operations, distributing over 6.83 lakh meal packets and 1.11 lakh relief kits. So far, 19,496 people, including around 6,000 on Monday, have been evacuated to safer locations, with no reported human or cattle casualties. The state has set up 1,634 relief posts and 1,315 shelters, while 1,072 medical teams and 2,161 boats and motorboats have been deployed. Over 6.68 lakh chlorine tablets and 2.60 lakh ORS packets have also been distributed. Of 1,490 houses reported damaged, assistance has been provided in 1,272 cases. The affected districts include Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bahraich, Badaun, Ballia, Barabanki, Basti, Chandauli, Farrukhabad, Ghazipur, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Hardoi, Kasganj, Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Rae Bareli, Sant Kabir Nagar, Rampur, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur, Unnao and Varanasi. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news. Download the TOI App.