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UP Congress Seeks Crop Assessment and Flood Relief for Farmers

Heavy rain and rising rivers caused flooding in parts of Uttar Pradesh.

Congress leader Aradhana Mishra wrote to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asking the government to help affected people.

She said crops and homes had been affected, including in Lucknow’s Faizullaganj area.

She asked officials to find out how much crop damage occurred and compensate eligible farmers.

She also called for steps to prevent infections and water-borne diseases.

Adityanath had visited flooded areas near the Gomti River and said officials would survey crop damage and riverbanks.

He said embankments were being considered as a lasting way to reduce repeated flooding.

Rajnath Singh also directed that residents receive assistance, while party workers distributed supplies.

Key facts

Letter writer: Aradhana Mishra, Uttar Pradesh Congress president
Recipient: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Date of letter: Tuesday, October 6
Reportedly affected homes: More than 35,000 houses in Faizullaganj were said to be affected by waterlogging.
Lucknow areas mentioned: Itaunja, Bakshi Ka Talab, Faizullaganj, Mamma Colony, Daudnagar, Loharamau and Ghaila
Other districts mentioned: Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Hardoi, Barabanki, Ayodhya, Balrampur and Kushinagar
Government response: Adityanath said surveys would assess crop damage and riverbanks, and eligible farmers would receive compensation according to rules.
Proposed flood measure: Adityanath said embankments from Faizullaganj to Naimish would be explored as a permanent solution to recurring inundation.

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