3 more killed in heavy rains in UP, major rivers in spate

Three more persons were killed as rains and thundershowers continues to lash most parts of Uttar Pradesh, while major rivers, including Ghaghra and Sharda, were in spate, leading to fears of floods in several districts.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath undertook an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas of Lakhimpur Kheri today and instructed the authorities to remain on high alert and provide swift assistance to the needy.

The Meteorological Department here said that south-west monsoon has been active over eastern region of the state leading to light to moderate rains and thundershowers at most places. There were also heavy rains in isolated area.

Three deaths were reported today, one each in Mirzapur, Unnao and Kanpur, in rain related incidents. The toll in rain related incidents had reached 183 since July 1
While Gonda and Shahjahanpur each received seven cm rainfall, it was five cm in Gorakhpur, Bhinga, Chhibramau, Hardoi, Farridpur and Puranpur, according to the weather department
"We had already initiated preventive measures and released adequate budget following the feedback from our MPs, legislators and other public representatives," the chief