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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha is scheduled to chair an all-party meeting on Saturday to review the ongoing flood situation in the state.
Speaking to ANI on Friday, CM Saha addressed the ongoing flood crisis in the state, assuring the citizens that the situation is under control. He also expressed gratitude for the central government's support and outlined measures being taken to manage the disaster. He also announced that an all-party meeting will be held today at 9 am to discuss further steps and strategies to address the situation. "We are controlling the situation. People are also supporting us. I want to thank Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, today they released about Rs 40 crore for Tripura given this situation. I also spoke to them on the phone," CM Saha said while speaking to ANI. The Chief Minister highlighted the arrangements in the relief camps and also acknowledged the support from various NGOs aiding in the relief operations. "All arrangements have been made in the relief camp. Fodder is also being arranged for animals. Special attention is being paid to cleanliness in the relief camp. Other NGOs are also engaged in helping. The water level of all the rivers except the Gomti River is gradually decreasing. I have called an all-party meeting tomorrow at 9 am regarding this situation, in this meeting, what steps can be taken in the current situation will be discussed," he said. The Chief Minister assured that there is an adequate stock of essential supplies, including food, water, petrol, and diesel, and emphasized that there is no cause for concern at this time.According to the latest data issued by the state administration, 24 people died, two persons were injured and two others were reported missing in the floods in the state. The preliminary reports suggested extensive damages to physical infrastructure (like roads, power, buildings) and agriculture crops, houses, fishery ponds, livestock etc. The officials said that the actual figures are yet to be ascertained, however, preliminary estimates suggested that damages to properties to the tune of approximately Rs 5000 crores are expected. Further, as per a status report issued by the state administration, Tripura faced unprecedented floods due to very heavy and continuous rainfall since August 19. The officials said that the water level of rivers is presently below the danger level in all rivers except Gomati at Sonamura. As per the report, a total of 558 relief camps have been set up by the district administration since August 19. The rescue operations are presently underway only in Gomati and South Tripura Districts. As of now, six teams of NDRF and six of SDRF are coordinating the rescue and relief efforts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue for another two days in many parts of the state. (ANI)
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