Tripura is grappling with a devastating flood crisis as 31 people have lost their lives and over 100,000 residents are now living in relief camps.
The disaster has plunged the state into a dire situation, with heavy rainfall worsening the flooding. The floods have affected 1.7 million and also caused extensive property damage, with losses estimated at ₹5000 crore.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited the family of a victim who drowned while attempting to rescue a mother and her son in Indranagar, Times of India reports.
During his visit, he presented a cheque of ₹4 lakh to the grieving parents and announced that the government would provide them with a house and enroll them in the state’s social security scheme.
In response to the escalating crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured full support for Tripura. The central government has allocated ₹40 crore for relief and rehabilitation efforts.
To address the flood's impact, Saha convened an all-party meeting where political leaders gathered to discuss and strategize on rebuilding efforts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for South Tripura and an orange alert for Dhalai and Gomati districts due to continued heavy rainfall. In light of the ongoing crisis, all educational institutions across the state remain closed until further notice.
Last week, a severe landslide on Tuesday damaged the 510 MW Teesta 5 power station of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) in Sikkim.
