News Reporter
Government Sets Up 331 Relief Camps Across Districts; 887 Houses Damaged
Agartala, August 21, 2024 — Severe flooding triggered by relentless heavy rains has displaced approximately 32,754 people across Tripura, forcing them to seek refuge in relief camps. The devastating weather has also led to the tragic loss of nine lives and extensive damage to properties.
According to the latest update from the State Emergency Operation Centre, the Tripura government has established 331 relief camps to accommodate the displaced individuals, who hail from 6,259 families.
District-Wise Breakdown of Relief Efforts:
- North District: 8 camps sheltering 269 people.
- Unakoti District: 48 camps housing 6,626 people.
- Dhalai District: 33 camps accommodating 2,057 people.
- Sepahijala District: 5 camps providing shelter to 109 people.
- West District: 26 camps with 7,549 people.
- Khowai District: 46 camps housing 7,138 people.
- Gomati District: 132 camps accommodating 6,759 people.
- South District: 35 camps sheltering 2,333 people.
In addition to the displacement, the report indicates that 887 houses have been damaged, with 17 completely destroyed, 250 severely damaged, and 620 partially affected.
Tragic Losses:
The floods have also claimed the lives of several residents. In West Koroimura, under Bisramganja of West District, a four-year-old boy named Rittik Debbarma tragically drowned in floodwaters. In Boxanagar, Sepahijala District, a woman named Milani Debbarma lost her life after a portion of a mud wall collapsed on her. Previously, on August 20, seven additional fatalities were reported, with two individuals still missing.
Rivers at Critical Levels:
The situation remains precarious as all major rivers in the state, including Howrah and Feni, continue to flow above critical levels. The Gomati and Manu rivers have surpassed the extreme danger level, and the Muhuri River is now above the high flood level.
Warnings Issued:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Agartala has issued a Red Warning for the West, Khowai, and Sepahijala Districts, indicating the potential for further severe weather conditions.
As the state battles the aftermath of this natural disaster, the government and rescue teams are working tirelessly to provide relief and support to the affected communities, even as the threat of further rainfall looms.