Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha says the government is working on a permanent solution to recurring floods as heavy rain affects West Tripura, with relief camps, disaster teams, boats and NDRF personnel deployed to assist affected families.
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday said the state government is working on permanent measures to address the recurring flood problem, as heavy rainfall triggered flooding in several parts of West Tripura and other areas.
Dr. Saha visited flood-affected areas, including Ashram Chowmuhani, and reviewed the situation at relief camps set up at Vivekananda School in Bardowali. During his visit, the Chief Minister interacted with people who had taken shelter at the relief camp and took stock of their difficulties. He assured the affected families that the administration was taking all necessary steps to provide assistance and ensure their safety.
The Chief Minister said the government remains on high alert and that officials and disaster-response teams are working round the clock to deal with the situation.
According to Dr. Saha, several areas of Khowai and West Tripura were suddenly inundated following heavy rainfall. He said heavy rain in the Barmura Hills contributed to the rise in water levels in several locations. He also recalled that similar flooding had affected parts of the state in August 2024.
“Everyone is working, starting from the District Magistrate to the Secretary,” Dr. Saha said, adding that he had been in regular communication with officials regarding the flood situation.
The Chief Minister said the water level of the Haora River had crossed the danger mark but was gradually declining, providing some relief. He also noted that rainfall had eased at the time of his assessment.
The state government has opened relief camps for people displaced by the flooding. Dr. Saha said arrangements had been made to provide essential supplies, including food and baby food, to those taking shelter in the camps.
He said disaster-response teams had been deployed in affected areas and boats were also being used to assist people where necessary. According to the government’s assessment, 17 relief camps had been opened, accommodating 413 families comprising around 1,305 people.
Dr. Saha said the administration was considering long-term measures to prevent the recurring impact of floods. While embankments have already been constructed at several locations, he said additional steps would be examined to find a more permanent solution.
“I am also thinking about how to bring a permanent solution to this problem. Embankments were also constructed; however, we are working to take some steps, but you can’t compete with nature,” the Chief Minister said.
He stressed that the administration was maintaining close surveillance over the flood situation, particularly in West Tripura, which he described as one of the worst-affected districts.
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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has also been kept in reserve as part of the state’s preparedness. Dr. Saha said councillors, party workers and other personnel were working continuously alongside the administration to support affected residents.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the government’s priority during the crisis was to remain beside the people, ensure their safety and provide timely relief and administrative assistance. He said authorities were closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures to minimise the impact of the flooding.
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With water levels showing signs of decline in some areas, the administration continues to remain alert while assessing the need for further relief and long-term flood-management measures across the state.
