Meeru, Sept. 9 -- t Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday flagged off 48 trucks carrying essential relief materials for residents affected by devastating floods in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab.

The event, held on Ambala Road in Saharanpur, was attended by senior BJP leaders, ministers, MLAs and local officials.

Describing the relief supplies as "a vital expression of human compassion," the chief minister said, "In this hour of crisis, the 25 crore residents of Uttar Pradesh extend their support to their sisters and brothers in the affected states." He announced an additional Rs.5 crore each in aid to the relief funds of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Yogi Adityanath highlighted that the relief materials...