Over 1300 villages in Uttar Pradesh affected by floods

The wrath of flood continues in Uttar Pradesh, affecting more than 1300 villages. The overall flood situation remains grim as rain continues to batter eastern Uttar Pradesh. Hundreds of incidents, including deaths, crop damage, power outage and road closure, have been reported across the state as it is hit by untimely floods in the month of October.

The wrath of the flood continues in Uttar Pradesh as the overall flood situation still remains grim. Credit: AFP Photo

Due to excessive rains in the last few days, adverse effects have been seen on life, livestock and agriculture. Credit: PTI Photo

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on his visit to the flood-affected areas in Maharajganj and Gorakhpur, distributed relief materials. Credit: PTI Photo

CM Yogi has directed ministers to immediately visit the districts under their supervision and extend cooperation in relief and rescue work. Credit: AFP Photo

The State Government is making necessary arrangements for the safety and maintenance of all the affected people, said CM Yogi Adityanath. Loss of lives and money has been reported in many districts. Credit: AFP Photo

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on his visit to Shravasti district distributed relief materials to the people affected by flood. Credit: PTI Photo

CM Yogi has also instructed to deploy teams of the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) and PAC as per the relief and rescue work needed in all these flood-affected areas. Credit: PTI Photo

People in Allahabad's Sangam wade through a flooded path as they struggle to move in the city. Credit: AFP Photo

A population of about 25 lakh has been reportedly affected by floods in more than 1500 villages of 15 districts across the state. Credit: AFP Photo