Lucknow, May 18 -- In view of the intensifying heatwave and extreme temperatures across Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the administration to remain fully alert and vigilant.

Following the orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the CM instructed all district magistrates, health and electricity departments besides relief agencies to stay in alert mode, a government spokesperson said.

Yogi directed officials to maintain special surveillance in sensitive districts. He also instructed that adequate arrangements be ensured in government hospitals for the treatment of patients affected by heatstroke.

Hospitals have been asked to maintain the availability of medicines, beds and doctors, wh...