Torrential rain hits Tripura; 7 died, 5607 families rendered homeless

As torrential rain has hit the states of Tripura over the past 48 hours, at least 5607 families were rendered homeless across the state. The rivers in Tripura have flown above the danger level till 4 pm on Tuesday.

According to the government report, water levels of rivers in Tripura have inflated significantly leading to flooding inmany areas. Significantly high level of rainfall occurred in Bagafa (375.8mm) and Belonia(324.4mm) South Tripura and Amarpur (307.1mm) of Gomati in last 24 hours and South Tripura and Gomati have been badly affected.

Report said that four rivers namely Howrah, Dhalai, Muhuri and Khowai are flowing above the danger levelas at 4.00 pm.

The report further stated that the district administration has opened a total of 183 relief camps for providing shelter to 5607 affected families in the State. Out which, 24 relief camps are in West Tripura District, 68 relief camps in Gomati District, 30 relief camps in South Tripura District & 39 relief camp in Khowai District have been opened and rest camps are opened in other four districts.

The District and Sub-Divisional administrations are providing necessary facilities, including food, drinking water, medical etc. in these relief camps. The situation is being closely monitored by DM’s at district level and Secretary (RR & DM) and the Chief Secretary at a state level.

The SDM’s & officers from line departments namely RD( BDOs), Water resources, Power, PWD( R & B) , Forest , Police, Fire Service & Paramilitary Forces are working round the clock to mitigate the impact of floods & provide relief & rescue operations to affected families.

The Heavy & extreme rainfall has triggered landslides in many areas.

Road blockades due to fallen trees have happened in many places. The same are being removed on regular basis. There are reports of damages to houses & livestocks. The field assessments for the same has started & will be completed soon.

Unfortunately, 7 persons (Khowai-1, South Tripura-5 & Gomati-1) have reportedly lost their lives due to landslides/drowning. Further, 2 person are missing, one each in Gomati & Khowai District.

More than 200 teams of SDRF(TSR), NDRF, Civil Defence Volunteers, Aapda Mitra Volunteers, Fire and Emergency Services, Forest, TSECL, PWD(WR), PWD(R&B), Agriculture and other line departments are deployed in the field and are carrying out relief and rescue operations as per the local needs and flood situation.

As per the IMD forecast, due to active monsoon there will be light to moderate rainfall over all districts of Tripura for next two days. IMD has issued red alert for South Tripura and orange alert for the rest of the state.

The flood situation is difficult due to continuous rains but is under control, the report said. Close watch is being kept and appropriate measures are being taken by the district administration.