CM Yogi puts UP on alert over severe heatwave, less rainfall forecast

Chairing a high-level review meeting with ministers and senior officials of the agriculture, irrigation, animal husbandry, social welfare and horticulture departments, the chief minister ordered special monitoring in 18 drought-prone districts. He also directed timely assessment of the situation between June 15 and July 30 and asked officials to seek assistance from the NDRF if required.