Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath reviewed the situation of unseasonal rains and hailstorms in various areas of the state in the past on Saturday and issued necessary guidelines. The CM convened a high-level meeting and directed officials to assess crop losses and compensate farmers as soon as possible.
He also directed the relief commissioner to inform farmers about the weather forecast and to use the early warning system properly. Anticipating negative effects on wheat quality due to inclement weather, the CM directed that procurement standards for such crops be relaxed.
“In case of loss of life, immediate assistance should be given to the victim’s family”, CM added. Observing the Revenue Department’s presentation on the state’s updated status, the Chief Minister stated that the government’s priority is to protect the interests of Annadata farmers.
He further added, “Unseasonal rains and hailstorms in many areas of the state in the month of March have adversely affected the farmers and agricultural produce. In the last 24 hours also, hailstorms has been reported in nine districts of the state. In this hour of crisis, the state government stands with the farmers.”
Meteorologists predict that this situation will last for the next two to three days. All necessary security arrangements should be made. There should be no delay in the Relief Commissioner’s office providing the compensation amount as per the rules after assessing the crop of any farmer whose crops have been damaged due to untimely rains and hailstorms.
