A team from the Union Government arrived in Tripura on August 29 to evaluate the damage caused by flooding, touring the South and Gomati districts. On August 29, an inter-ministerial committee visited several sites in the districts of Gomati and South Tripura to assess the state of the floods. Heavy floods in Tripura from August 19 to August 24 caused a lot of damage. According to a Revenue Department official, the delegation spoke with locals and reviewed aid camps in both areas.
According to the State Relief, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department, approximately 72,000 people have been displaced, and 31 individuals have lost their lives as a result of the terrible floods that hit Tripura. Currently, 346 relief camps are in operation throughout the state as part of relief efforts, housing about 52,906 individuals. These camps provide necessities like food, potable water, and medical care. Authorities ensure that toilets are cleaned regularly, that disinfectant sprays are applied, and that the shelters are hygienic. This is done to prevent waterborne infections.
Every day, 1,271 physicians visit different relief camps to treat health-related concerns from the floods. Furthermore, 1,867 health camps have been held, helping 43,887 individuals. Except for 163 schools that are still shuttered, 4,734 schools in the state have reopened. In particular, 51 schools in South Tripura, 65 in the Gomati district, 34 in Sepahijala, and 14 in Dhalai have not started courses yet.
Preliminary estimates indicate that Tripura experienced losses of Rs 15,000 crore, as Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha announced on August 27. The damage caused by the floods will probably worsen because evaluation efforts are still in progress. Our current numbers are based on approximations, the CM said.
The state administration of Tripura has formally designated the area as a “Natural Calamity Affected Area” in reaction to the terrible floods there. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary took place on August 24 to make the decision, and on August 27 the official announcement was issued. The state emergency management department released a press announcement emphasising the gravity of the situation. A historic flood crisis has been brought on by persistent high rains, endangering property and life. Notably, the Gomati River in Sonamura is progressively losing water, but the flood is still quite dangerous.
