LUCKNOW: The meteorological department predicted widespread rainfall in eastern and western parts of the state on Monday and Tuesday. The death toll in the recent spurt of rains and flood like situation in the state has gone up to 28 on Monday.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel on Sunday rescued 14 people stranded in Lalitpur and Jhansi districts of the state following the heavy showers, officials said.
Officials sources here said that 9 more deaths were reported last night including 3 in Farrukhabad, 2 in Barabanki and 4 in Faizabad districts in house collapse and other rain-related incidents.Meanwhile, Met officials have predicted more rains in next 24 hours.
Six people were reported dead in Shahjhanpur, three in Sitapur, two each in Auraiya and Amethi, one each in Lakhimpur Kheri, Rae Bareli and Unnao districts.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the rescue work carried out by IAF personnel in Talbehat area of Lalitpur district in which 6 persons were rescued.
The state government has directed District officials of affected-areas to immediately provide necessary monetary help in cases of house collapse or any other eventuality.
Officials said that the government has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs four lakh each to the families of the deceased.
According to an official statement, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended Janmasthami greetings to the officials and jawans.
