Lucknow, Sept. 27 -- At least 56 people and 107 animals have died in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 60 hours, while 1,021 houses were damaged amid heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions across the state, Relief Commissioner Dr Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod said on Sunday.
Reviewing relief and rescue operations with District Magistrates and Additional District Magistrates of affected districts, the Relief Commissioner directed officials to ensure that relief and rescue operations were carried out without any negligence and that affected families received assistance promptly and sensitively.
He directed District Magistrates to personally meet families affected by the heavy rains, assess their problems and provide nec...