Over the past two days, heavy rainfall across various districts in Tripura has led to severe flooding in several parts of the state. <keyword id="20258739" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tripura-Chief-Minister" source="keywords">Tripura Chief Minister</keyword> Manik Saha said that the administration is giving top priority to relief and rescue operations, working tirelessly to manage the situation. The state government is regularly updating the central government on the evolving flood conditions, Saha said. Initial reports indicate that the flooding has caused significant damage to homes, livestock, roads, electricity infrastructure, and agricultural crops. Joint efforts by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local administration are in full swing to rescue citizens stranded by the rising waters. Taking to X, CM Manik Saha shared, "In the last two days, heavy rains have caused flooding in various districts of the state. The administration is engaged in relief and rescue operations with the highest priority. The state government is regularly informing the central government about the <keyword id="19905238" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="flood-situation" source="keywords">flood situation</keyword>. It was initially reported that apart from the destruction of houses, livestock, roads, electricity and agricultural crops were also damaged." He said that the joint initiative of NDRF, SDRF and local administration is in full swing to rescue the citizens at various places. "Citizens are being rushed to safe shelters from vulnerable areas, especially along the river banks. The administration is fully on the side of the people, I appeal to the people not to listen to unnecessary rumours. I earnestly request the people of State to exercise utmost caution and help the administration. We need patience and courage to stand next to the affected people. Let's pray to the almighty for everyone's well-being," he added. CM Manik Saha said that this kind of situation was unprecedented and this much rainfall never happened in the past. He said that in the South district the amount of rainfall recorded was 375 mm. CM Saha said, "Spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and briefed him on the current situation arising out of severe flood situation. I also requested to dispatch additional <keyword id="21655017" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="NDRF-teams" source="keywords">NDRF teams</keyword> to support our response efforts. The Home Minister assured me of all possible support during this crisis. I am grateful to him for providing all possible support to us at this hour." CM Manik Saha gave an update on the current situation. "All the officials of the district administration of various districts, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and local authorities are on high alert and have been working together to provide assistance and support to the people in the flood-affected areas," Saha posted in social media. He urged all the social organizations, NGOs and citizens to remain vigilant and provide their all-out support during this crisis. "Your every iota of contribution can make a significant difference to the response and relief efforts," he further added. Earlier three members of the family were killed and one was injured after a landslide triggered by incessant rain in Devipur ADC village in Tripura on Tuesday. The victims include Trisankar Chakma, his wife RanjChakma (41 years) and their 12-year-old daughter, Mita Chakma. Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha promptly convened a review meeting to assess the flood situation in the state. The discussions focused on evaluating the current situation and implementing measures to manage and mitigate the impact of the floods on the affected areas. He asked the officials concerned to leave no stone unturned in ensuring timely support and relief to the affected people. Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue over Tripura for the next two days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). (ANI) SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-and-airtel-gained-over-3-million-subscribers-in-june-vi-lost-nearly-a-million/articleshow/112670406.cms">Reliance Jio and Airtel gained over 3 million subscribers in June, Vi lost nearly a million</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/the-iphone-pro-models-will-be-made-in-india-for-the-first-time-this-year/articleshow/112653019.cms">The iPhone Pro models will be made in India for the first time this year</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/orient-technologies-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/112646237.cms">Orient Technologies IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know</a>

Heavy rains trigger flooding across various districts in Tripura; rescue operation top priority, says CM Saha

<ul><li>Families that were affected by the <keyword id="6369083" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="flood">flood</keyword> have been shifted to 17 makeshift rescue camps. </li><li>The levels of water in three of the major rivers is more than 0.3 meters above the safe limit. </li><li>The meteorological department predicted more rainfall in the upcoming 24 hours.</li></ul>Many regions in the north-eastern state of Tripura in India were hit by floods after heavy rains lashed the state. Non-stop rains for more than 24 hours in the state has left more than 3000 families marooned. Mudslides due to relentless rains claimed four lives in the last four days. The state, that has many rivers, reported severe waterlogging in various parts of the capital city of Agartala and three of the state's rivers are flowing with water levels more than 0.3 meters <a href="https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/tripura-floods-render-around-600-families-homeless201805210531160001/">above</a> the safe limit. Officials said that low lying areas were the worse affected and people were evacuated. The flood situation remains bleak due to teeming rains in the hilly regions of north Tripura that is the source of all the major rivers in the region. The heavy downpour in the hills resulted in a flood in the downstream areas including Agartala, the capital and nearby areas. Schools in many places were closed following the flood. Many portions of the Assam-Agartala National Highway are flooded and disrupted the normal traffic flow. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire services, civil defence and volunteers are jointly working to help the affected regions, officials said. More than 3000 families in the state have been relocated to 17 makeshift rescue camps. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has declared financial assistance for the families of those who died due to the mudslides in several parts of the state, a report on <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/six-killed-around-3000-families-displaced-in-tripura-floods/article23948144.ece">The Hindu</a>. Water levels in the Gomati, Deo, Manu and Haora rivers is increasing every hour, which poses a flood threat throughout the state of Tripura. The Meteorological department has also issued predictions for more rainfall in the next 24 hours and the administration of the state have been alerted to keep a close eye on the situation and conduct rescue work. Image source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BJP4Tripura/photos/pcb.1637984572986232/1637984129652943/?type=3&amp;theater" data-type="tilCustomLink">BJP Tripura's Facebook page</a>.

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