Tripura: Flood forces over 32,000 to shift to relief camps, nine deaths reported
Agartala: Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding across Tripura, displacing over 32,000 people and claiming nine lives so far.
The floods have also led to significant property damage, with 887 homes affected.
According to the latest report from the State Emergency Operation Centre on Wednesday, the government has established 331 relief camps to accommodate the 32,754 displaced individuals from 6,259 families.
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In the North District, 8 relief camps have been set up, sheltering 269 people.
Unakoti District has opened 48 camps, housing 6,626 people, while Dhalai District has 33 camps with 2,057 people taking refuge. Sepahijala District has 5 relief camps accommodating 109 people, and West District has set up 26 camps for 7,549 people.
In Khowai District, 46 camps have been established, providing shelter for 7,138 individuals. Gomati District has opened 132 camps, housing 6,759 people, and South District has 35 camps with 2,333 people in shelter.
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The report highlights that 887 houses have been damaged, including 17 completely destroyed, 250 severely damaged, and 620 partially affected.
Among the casualties, a four-year-old boy named Rittik Debbarma drowned in floodwaters in West Koroimura, under Bisramganja of West District.
In Boxanagar, Sepahijala District, a woman named Milani Debbarma lost her life when a portion of a mud wall collapsed on her.
Additionally, seven people died on 20th August, and two others are still missing.
All major rivers in the region, including the Howrah and Feni, are flowing above critical levels, while the Gomati and Manu rivers are above the extreme danger level.
The Muhuri River is also flowing above the high flood level.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Agartala has issued a Red Warning for the West, Khowai, and Sepahijala Districts, indicating the likelihood of further heavy rainfall and potential flooding in these areas.