Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Yogi Orders Flood Relief, River Safety Measures In Chitrakoot
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met officials after heavy rain and flooding affected Chitrakoot.
He told them to find out how much damage happened to homes and crops.
Families with destroyed homes may receive housing help, while others may get repair assistance.
Farmers and affected traders may also receive support according to government rules.
Officials must distribute remaining relief kits within 48 hours.
Health teams should provide care and help prevent diseases after the floodwater goes away.
Officials were also told to keep the Mandakini River clean and remove illegal construction from its catchment area.
They must check a foot bridge, protect animals in gaushalas, and prepare plans to reduce future flood damage.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed relief and rehabilitation efforts after visiting rain-affected Chitrakoot district.
Officials were ordered to quickly survey crop and house damage and provide eligible compensation and housing assistance.
Remaining relief kits must be distributed within 48 hours, with officials continuously assisting affected families.
Authorities must address Mandakini River encroachments, drainage, sewage pollution, and the safety of its foot over bridge.
Health teams, livestock inspections, and long-term plans for reducing flood and excessive-rainfall damage were also ordered.
- Who
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and senior government officials.
- What
- A review meeting on flood relief, damage assessment, public safety, health services, and long-term flood-prevention measures.
- When
- Sunday, after the Chief Minister returned from Chitrakoot Dham.
- Where
- Chitrakoot district, including Chitrakoot Dham and the Mandakini River area.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and flooding caused damage to homes, crops, traders’ businesses, and religious and cultural sites.
- Relief distribution
- Remaining relief kits are to be distributed among affected people within 48 hours.
- Damage surveys
- Officials must assess damage to crops, houses, traders’ businesses, maths, and temples.
- Housing assistance
- Families with completely damaged houses may receive Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana benefits; partially damaged homes may receive repair assistance.
- Mandakini River
- Authorities must identify and remove encroachments and prevent sewer or drain water from entering the river.
- Bridge safety
- The Public Works Department was directed to conduct a safety audit of the foot over bridge over the Mandakini.
- Health response
- Health teams must monitor flood-affected areas, provide treatment, and focus on cleanliness and safe drinking water.
- Future preparation
- Officials must create a long-term plan to reduce losses from excessive rainfall and flooding.