Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday personally inspected several flood-affected zones and relief camps across Agartala. Amid heavy rainfall battering parts of the state, he reviewed ongoing rescue operations and evaluated the preparedness of local authorities to handle the unfolding crisis.
Visiting Relief Camps and Interacting with Residents
The Chief Minister visited relief camps set up at Vivekananda School in Bardowali and Ashram Chowmuhani. During these visits, he directly interacted with displaced residents, taking stock of the safety arrangements and basic provisions made for them. He assured the affected families that the administration would provide all necessary assistance to help them navigate this difficult period.
Assessing District Impacts and Weather Triggers
Saha noted that sudden water ingress had struck parts of Khowai and West Tripura districts following intense rainfall in the Baramura Hills. He pointed out that a remarkably similar situation had unfolded in August 2024. To combat the rising waters, authorities quickly established relief camps equipped to supply food and essential baby food items to families driven out of their homes.
Deployment of Rescue Teams and Infrastructure
According to the Chief Minister, 17 relief camps have been operationalized, accommodating a total of 413 families comprising 1,305 people. Disaster response teams have been heavily deployed into vulnerable zones, utilizing boats for active rescue and evacuation operations. He emphasized that the state government maintains a high alert status, with officials, disaster management personnel, local councillors, and party workers operating around the clock.
Focus on Long-Term Mitigation Strategies
While addressing the recurring nature of the flooding, Tripura: Several areas of Agartala inundated after heavy rain, Haora River swells, Saha stated that the government is actively examining long-term measures to solve the problem permanently. Although protective embankments have already been built in several locations, additional steps are under consideration to prevent future inundations. Acknowledging the severe challenges posed by extreme weather, he reiterated that West District suffered heavy damage and that NDRF teams remain on reserve to protect citizens and deliver timely relief.
