At least 26 persons have died and 1.17 lakh people have been rendered homeless in Tripura due to devastating floods since August 19.
NDRF personnel during a rescue and relief operation at flood-affected Amarpur area, in Gomati district, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
PTITripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to him about the flood situation in the state and assured him of full support to the people to tide over the crisis.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha takes stock of the flood situation in Tripura from a chopper.
PTI"Spoke to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji spelling out all the details of the flood situation in the state. He assured of full support to the people of Tripura in this hour of crisis. We are extremely grateful to Hon'ble Prime Minister for his kind gesture to the people of Tripura," Saha wrote on X.
Food supplies being distributed through an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter at a flood-affected area of Tripura.
PTIEarlier, the chief minister spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and briefed him about the flood situation in the state.
Security personnel are seen carrying a boat during a rescue and relief operation at flood-affected Amarpur area, in Gomati district, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
PTIThe Centre has sanctioned Rs 40 crore for relief and rehabilitation of the flood-hit people.
Flood-affected children check their textbooks that were kept to dry under the sun at a relief shelter, in Agartala, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
PTIThe chief minister held an all-party meeting to discuss ways to rebuild the state after the worst floods in the last three decades.
Security personnel bring food supplies for distribution at relief camps at Amarpur area, during a rescue and relief operation at flood-affected area, in Gomati district, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
PTILoss of infrastructure, properties and crops was estimated at around Rs 15,000 crore, officials said.
Food supplies being distributed through an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter at a flood-affected area of Tripura.
PTISaha mentioned that restoration and relief efforts are in full swing and directed the food and civil supplies minister Sushanta Chowdhury to prevent price rise, reassuring the public that there is ample stock of food and fuel and that the government will monitor markets closely.
Flood-affected people stand in a queue during a health camp at a relief shelter after heavy monsoon, in Agartala, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
PTIThe government has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the bereaved families and Rs 2.5 lakh for those injured in the floods.
Security personnel and others distribute food supplies during a rescue and relief operation at flood-affected Amarpur area, in Gomati district, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
PTISaha praised opposition parties for their cooperative approach during this challenging period. BJP state chief spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for his handling of the situation and commended his decision to convene an all-party meeting to update political leaders on the government's response.