In Uttar Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi conducted an aerial survey to assess crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and strong winds this week.
Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the leaders surveyed several affected districts, including Barabanki, Ayodhya, Ambedkarnagar, Azamgarh, Amethi, Sultanpur, Fatehpur, Unnao and Lucknow. Later, review meetings were held in Azamgarh and Fatehpur with senior district officials to assess the situation on the ground.
Officials have been directed to complete crop damage surveys at the earliest and submit reports to enable timely disbursal of relief to affected farmers.
The Deputy CM and Agriculture Minister assured farmers of necessary assistance and asked district administrations to ensure accurate assessment of losses.