flood damage

1. Tripura CM Manik Saha has directed officials to fast-track the flood damage assessment report.
2. The report, covering floods from August 19-23, is to be submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) by the week’s end.
3. The goal is to ensure timely assistance and support for affected areas.

Agartala, Sep 12: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha directed officials to expedite the preparation of a memorandum for the final damage assessment from the recent floods that occurred between August 19 and 23.

The aim is to submit the report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) by the end of the week, according to an official.

The floods, which resulted in 36 fatalities and affected approximately 14 lakh people, have prompted a swift response from the state government.

During a review meeting with all secretaries, Saha stressed the importance of finalizing and dispatching the damage assessment memorandum to the MHA as soon as possible.

Revenue Secretary Brijesh Pandey announced that the chief minister has ordered prompt ex gratia payments to the families of the deceased and compensation for damaged houses. Compensation has been distributed to 26 of the 36 families affected, with efforts underway to complete the process.

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Currently, 3,873 flood-affected individuals are still housed in 67 relief camps, where the district administration is providing essential services, including food, drinking water, and medical aid. Pandey assured that there are no financial constraints hindering restoration work or assistance to affected families.

He confirmed that funding for rehabilitation efforts is available, and financial aid has already begun for those with damaged homes. The chief minister also announced a special package of Rs 564 crore for infrastructure restoration and support for flood-hit individuals.

Former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar criticized the state’s handling of the post-flood situation, citing a lack of funds. Speaking at a rally in Sonamura, Sepahijala district, Sarkar described the floods as the worst the state has ever faced and urged the chief minister to seek immediate financial assistance from the Centre.

Sarkar suggested that the chief minister, along with opposition representatives, should visit Delhi to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to secure necessary funds for the state.