U.P. CM Adityanath deploys Ministers across 12 flood-hit districts

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday (August 2, 2025) deployed an 11-member Ministerial team to oversee flood relief operations across 12 affected districts.

Mr. Adityanath pushed the need for sensitivity, speed and transparency in the flood management.

“The Chief Minister affirmed that the State government is fully committed to ensuring the safety, food, shelter, and healthcare of every citizen affected by the floods. The Chief Minister directed all Ministers in charge to immediately visit their assigned districts, inspect relief camps, and directly engage with affected families. He instructed senior officials—including DMs, SPs, and CMOs—to stay on the ground and ensure 24x7 monitoring. Emphasizing urgency, he ordered round-the-clock surveillance of embankments, swift drainage from waterlogged areas, and comprehensive arrangements for food, medicine, sanitation, and the needs of women and children in relief camps,” reads an official statement issued by the State government.

U.P. Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ has been given the responsibility of Prayagraj, while senior minister Suresh Khanna is made the in-charge of Varanasi district. Among others, Jaiveer Singh is deployed in Agra district, Daya Shankar Mishra ‘Dayalu’ will oversee Ballia and Ajit Pal is deployed in Fatehpur district. 

Stressing the need for the supply of relief materials and food packets must be timely and of high quality, with no compromise on standards. “The CM directed that farmers affected by crop loss, land erosion, or household damage due to floods should receive assistance within 24 hours. To ensure transparency and timely delivery, he instructed that aid be distributed in coordination with local public representatives,” further reads the official statement. 

The Chief Minister stressed that livestock safety is a top priority. He directed officials to relocate animals from waterlogged villages to safer areas and ensure proper fodder and veterinary care. 

The CM added that ensuring zero loss of life during floods is the state’s top priority and directed all departments—administration, police, health, urban and rural bodies to work in close coordination. Mr. Adityanath highlighted that constant public outreach through the CM Helpline and Integrated Control Room is needed and directed officials to maintain a sensitive, humane approach to boost victims’ morale.