TRIPURA: FLASH FLOOD IN THE STATE

Due to consistent heavy rainfall in many parts of Tripura, flood situation especially in Unakoti (Kailashahar) South Tripura, Dhalai, North Tripura, Khowai & Gomati District has become critical. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tripura Shri Biplab Kumar Deb discussed the flood situation with Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon'ble Union Home Minister today morning telephonically and requested the Centre for immediate assistance from Army for rescue and evacuation operation. He also requested Union Home Minister to increase number of NDRF in Tripura urgently. Also the Chief Secretary of Tripura informed the status of flood situation to Cabinet Secretary and Secretary MHA. The Centre has assured all the necessary support to the State of Tripura to tackle the flood situation. The Centre has informed the Army Chief to take necessary action. Chief Minister has appealed all the people of Tripura to bio cooperate and assist the Administration as the Government is taking all the possible measures to tackle the flood situation.

However from sources it is known that the situation is under control. Measures will be undertaken if any precarious situation occur in future.