Agartala: The death toll from the devastating floods in Tripura has risen to 24, with over one lakh people seeking refuge in 558 relief camps set up across the state.
“Tripura has been facing an unprecedented flood situation due to continuous and heavy rainfall since August 19, 2024. The districts of Gomati, South Tripura, Unakoti, and West Tripura have been severely affected by the floods, causing widespread disruption and damage across the state,” Tripura Revenue Secretary Brijesh Pandey said.
Stating that Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha had been closely monitoring the situation, Pandey said, “After days of heavy downpours, a slight relief came with comparatively less rainfall over the past 24 hours, with Sonamura recording the highest at 17 mm. However, the situation remains critical, especially in Gomati at Sonamura, where river water levels are still above the danger level”.
“The Chief Minister of Tripura conducted an aerial survey and visited flood-affected areas in Khilpara, Gomati, and Bokafa, South Tripura, along with senior officials from the state administration. The Chief Minister is closely monitoring the situation and overseeing rescue, relief, and response operations,” he added.
The number of people who have relocated to shelter centers due to the floods has risen significantly.
“As of now, 558 relief camps have been established by the district administration since August 19 to provide shelter to approximately 1.28 lakh people affected by the floods. These camps are equipped with necessary emergency relief supplies, including food, drinking water, and medical aid,” he added.
Although the water levels have receded in most rivers, allowing for some improvement, many areas remain inaccessible. Communication lines have been restored in parts of Gomati and South Tripura districts, enabling better coordination of relief efforts.
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On the fatalities due to the weather conditions, he said, “According to the latest reports, 24 people have lost their lives, two have been injured, and two are still missing. The floods have also caused extensive damage to infrastructure, including roads, power lines, and buildings, as well as agricultural crops, houses, fishery ponds, and livestock. Preliminary estimates suggest that the total damage could amount to approximately Rs. 5000 crore. However, a complete assessment will only be possible after field surveys are completed.”
According to Pandey, NDRF and SDRF teams are still working on the ground for rescue and relief operations. “Rescue operations are now primarily focused on the most severely affected districts of Gomati and South Tripura. Six teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and six teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are actively conducting rescue missions. Helicopters have been deployed to deliver relief materials to remote and isolated areas. Till now, over 11,000 food packets have been distributed, with distribution efforts set to continue tomorrow,” he added.
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