Lucknow, July 21 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed senior officials to assess the loss of life, livestock and economic damage caused by excessive rainfall and lightning strikes in the state and ensure that compensation is provided to affected families within 24 hours.

The Chief Minister directed all senior officials to visit the affected areas, take stock of the situation on the ground and provide all possible assistance to the affected families. He also instructed officials to communicate with the affected families and ensure that they receive all necessary assistance.

The Chief Minister has directed every District Magistrate to regularly monitor relief and rescue operations and ensure complete coordin...