Union government to send team to Tripura to assess flood damage: CM Manik Saha

Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh governments donated Rs 20 crore and Rs 10 crore respectively for restoration works in flood-affected areas.

Tripura CM Manik Saha Photo | Express

NEW DELHI: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Centre will send a team to the state to assess the damage caused by the floods in which 26 people died and a total of 17 lakh people were estimated to have been affected.

"Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured me that he will be sending a central team shortly to assess the damage caused by the floods. This team will physically visit the flood-hit areas," Saha told reporters on the sidelines of a Janmashtami programme on Monday.

Saha also expressed gratitude to Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and UP CM Yogi Adityanath for extending financial support to the state.

"Yogi Adityanath has spoken to me and donated Rs 10 crore for restoration works in flood-affected areas. The Madhya Pradesh government also donated Rs 20 crore for restoration works.

On behalf of the people of Tripura, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you & the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh for your support during these challenging times.

Though we've suffered significant losses in the floods, with your cooperation, we'll rebound stronger & faster than ever.… pic.twitter.com/2o4QcAZ9zB

— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) August 26, 2024

Speaking to the reporters, Revenue Secretary Brijesh Pandey said all district magistrates were asked to conduct an assessment of damage caused by the floods.

The flood has caused extensive damage to roads, buildings, power lines, embankments and farmlands. It is estimated that the flood caused damage worth about Rs 15,000 crore, officials said.

Despite waters receding in all major rivers, around 70,000 people are still in 471 relief camps, they said.