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Yogi Govt Shifts 17,544 To Safety Amid UP Floods

UP floods affect 26 districts, 3.53 lakh people. No casualties reported.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 04 September 2026 at 08:44 pm
Yogi Govt Shifts 17,544 To Safety Amid UP Floods

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed relief and rescue operations to continue on a war footing amid the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh.

The floods have affected 26 districts across the state, impacting nearly 3.53 lakh people. Despite this, no human or livestock casualties have been reported so far due to the active response of the relief and rescue machinery.

A total of 72,897 flood relief kits and more than 3.67 lakh lunch packets have been distributed among affected families. The administration is ensuring the availability of food, relief materials, and healthcare facilities.

So far, 17,544 people have been moved to safe locations. At present, 4,847 people are staying in flood relief shelters. A total of 1,312 flood shelters have been established across the state.

To ensure the effectiveness of relief and rescue operations, 1,634 flood outposts, 1,697 boats and motorboats, and 1,068 medical teams have been deployed. These arrangements are helping authorities maintain continuous monitoring and provide immediate assistance to those in need across affected areas.

The Yogi government’s relief campaign is focused on ensuring the timely delivery of food and essential supplies to affected families. So far, 72,897 flood relief food packets and 367,551 lunch packets have been distributed.

In addition, more than 5,000 quintals of fodder have been supplied for livestock. As part of health safety measures, more than 5.52 lakh chlorine tablets and over 1.87 lakh ORS packets have also been distributed.

More than 45,000 animals have been affected by the floods; however, no livestock deaths have been reported so far. Similarly, there have been no reports of any human casualties.

The Uttar Pradesh government's swift response to the flood situation has helped prevent any major loss of life or property. The relief efforts are ongoing, with a focus on providing aid to those affected by the floods.

The situation is being closely monitored by the state government, and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the people affected by the floods.

In conclusion, the Yogi government's relief machinery has been effective in assisting flood-affected people in Uttar Pradesh, with a total of 17,544 people shifted to safer locations and no human or livestock casualties reported so far.

Frequently asked questions

How many people have been affected by the floods in Uttar Pradesh?

Nearly 3.53 lakh people have been affected by the floods in Uttar Pradesh.

What relief measures have been taken by the Uttar Pradesh government?

The government has distributed 72,897 flood relief kits, more than 3.67 lakh lunch packets, and ensured the availability of food, relief materials, and healthcare facilities.

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