Divisional commissioner LMC inspects water-loggged areas in Lucknow, gives necessary instructions to officer

Lucknow has been filled by heavy rain, schools were closed as water was on streets . In an unfortunate incident on Friday, the collapse of the wall of an under construction house in Uttar Pradesh’s capital claimed nine lives. Three couples - all of them construction labourers - and three children were among those who died.
The senior official was seen carrying her slippers in her hand as she struggled to walk on the flooded road. “Ma’am, you should wear your slippers,” she was told. The official – along with others – was also seen talking to officials around, taking stock of the situation.

In view of the heavy rain forecast across Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath on Friday morning directed officials concerned in the affected parts of the state to carry out relief and rescue operations. Officials have also been told to survey their respective areas and keep an eye on the relief work. Those affected should be given speedy support, the CM has told officials, also seeking a crop damage report in the areas that have been hit by heavy downpour.