Tripura flood

1. Chief Minister Manik Saha announced air-dropping of essential supplies in Tripura’s flood-hit Gomati district.
2. MI-17 helicopters are being used to deliver relief to the worst-affected areas.
3. The focus is on aiding residents of Amarpur and Karbook, who are severely impacted by the floods.

Agartala, Aug 23: In response to the critical flood situation in Tripura’s Gomati district, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that essential supplies are being air-dropped to the worst-hit areas.

Using MI-17 helicopters, the relief operations are primarily focused on reaching the affected residents of Amarpur and Karbook, who have been severely impacted by the floods.

The state government is closely monitoring the situation, coordinating rescue operations, and providing essential relief and healthcare services to those stranded.

“Our government is fully committed to safeguarding every citizen’s well-being. We’re doing everything possible to manage this crisis and extend support to those in need,” said Chief Minister Saha.

On August 22, Chief Minister Saha visited the shelter at B. R. Ambedkar School in Bordowali to review relief efforts. He assured the displaced families of continued government support during this difficult time.

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The Tripura administration has been actively engaged in extensive rescue and relief operations across the flood-affected regions. The State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) in the New Capital Complex remains in constant communication with field teams, ensuring coordinated assistance.

“The administration is fully involved in managing the situation. We’re advising our field workers and officials to maintain their dedicated efforts,” Saha added.

The death toll from the floods has unfortunately risen to 19, with seven more deaths reported in the past 24 hours.

Over 65,000 people have been rendered homeless, and two individuals remain missing, according to the Relief, Rehabilitation, and Disaster Management Department.

Recent heavy rainfall has worsened the crisis, with Tripura receiving significant precipitation on August 22.

Notable rainfall amounts were recorded in South Tripura (Bogafa: 493.6 mm), Sepahijala (Sonamura: 293.4 mm), West Tripura (Agartala: 233 mm), and Gomati (Udaipur: 155 mm). The downpour has led to rivers in six districts—Dhalai, Khowai, South Tripura, West Tripura, North Tripura, and Unakoti—surpassing danger levels.

Landslides have been reported at 2,032 locations, with 1,789 areas cleared and ongoing restoration efforts in the remaining sites.

The government remains focused on immediate relief and long-term recovery in response to the crisis.