Agartala, Aug 23: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha conducted an aerial survey on Friday to inspect the flood-affected areas in the Gomati and South Tripura districts to assess the extent of the damage caused by the recent floods.
In a post on X, Saha said, “Heading to Gomati District and South Tripura to inspect flood-affected areas. We are committed to providing aid and support to those in need.”
“Air dropping of essential food items is currently being carried out using MI-17 helicopters for the severely affected people in Amarpur and Karbook under Gomati district,” Saha said.
Tripura is currently experiencing an unprecedented flood situation, with over 17 lakh people affected across the state. The death toll due to the floods and landslides, which have been ongoing since Monday, has risen to 12.
“Our government is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every citizen. We are leaving no stone unturned in our efforts to manage the situation and support those in need,” Saha also said.
Saha announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent floods and landslides.
Two MI-17 helicopters rushed by the Centre on Thursday carried out recce for airlifting of the stranded persons and transported the NDRF personnel and food items in Amarpur.
On Thursday, the Centre deployed two MI-17 helicopters to assist in the flood relief efforts in the state. These helicopters conducted reconnaissance missions to identify areas where stranded individuals needed to be airlifted. They also transported National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and essential food items to the affected region of Amarpur.
Four additional teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel, totalling 120 members, were airlifted from Arunachal Pradesh and immediately deployed to the affected districts: Gomati, West Tripura, and Sepahijala.
Previously, four NDRF teams, comprising 100 personnel, were engaged in rescue operations in South Tripura, West Tripura, Unakoti, and Khowai districts.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Tripura Chief Minister and enquired about the flood situation and assured him of full assistance from the Centre.
