LUCKNOW, June 22 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said water conservation should be turned into a mass movement in Uttar Pradesh in view of uncertain weather conditions and the possibility of below-normal rainfall during the monsoon. He called for greater public participation in rainwater harvesting and water conservation efforts. Reviewing weather conditions, monsoon progress, drinking water supply and groundwater conservation at a high-level meeting, the chief minister directed officials to ensure that no part of the state faced a drinking water crisis. He said water supply systems should function smoothly and citizens should not face any inconvenience. All departments, he said, should work in coordination and make advance preparations to deal with the possibility of deficient rainfall. Emphasising that not a single drop of water should be wasted, Yogi directed officials to strengthen the "Catch the Rain" campaign launched on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call and ensure greater public participation in rainwater harvesting projects. Weather experts informed the chief minister that according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Uttar Pradesh is likely to receive below-normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon of 2026. The forecast indicates below-normal rainfall in both eastern and western Uttar Pradesh from June to September. Most parts of the state are also expected to receive below-normal rainfall in June, while both maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain above normal. He said water conservation efforts should go beyond departmental programmes and become a people's movement. He also directed officials to ensure that wastewater from village drains does not flow into ponds and lakes used by residents for domestic purposes. The chief minister asked the panchayati raj department to develop systems in rural areas to prevent wastage of water and stressed the need for conservation, cleanliness and regular maintenance of Amrit Sarovars. Calling for rainwater harvesting to be pursued in mission mode, he said government buildings should be developed as model centres for water conservation. Agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi, Jal Shakti minister Swatantra Dev Singh, urban development minister AK Sharma and panchayati raj minister Om Prakash Rajbhar attended the meeting and apprised the chief minister of the progress of various projects....