Following a request from the Gujarat government, six columns of the Indian Army are conducting rescue operations in the worst-affected areas as the flood-like situation continues in parts of the state due to incessant rainfall.
Thirty-one people have lost their lives, 2 injured and 1 person is missing in the recent floods caused by continuous rainfall from August 19 to 23 in Tripura, the state government said on Wednesday.
Following continuous rainfall and unprecedented floods since August 19 in the state, 31 people have lost their lives, and over 72,000 people have been displaced so far, according to a press release by the State Relief, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department on Tuesday.
Many parts of Gujarat received a significant amount of rainfall on Monday with Baroda receiving the highest amount at 26 cm, according to the India Meteorological Department.
As heavy rain continues to lash across Gujarat, all primary schools in the state will remain shut tomorrow, Tuesday, State Education Minister Praful Pansheriya said.
As various parts of the state of Gujarat have been witnessing heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday gave instructions regarding the evacuation of people from low-lying areas to safe places.
In response to Chief Minister Manik Saha's appeal for support, the people of Tripura have come together to aid in flood relief and rescue efforts. Various organisations and individuals have generously donated to the CM Relief Fund.
The rescue teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), in a Friday evening operation, evacuated 125 people, from various flood-affected parts of Tripura.
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday visited the Bokafa HS school shelter house, where 305 flood-affected individuals have sought refuge following floods in the region and directed officials to provide essential support and amenities to ensure the comfort and well-being of citizens
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited the Gomati District and South Tripura on Friday to access the flood-affected areas. He said that the state government is committed to providing aid and support to those in need.
The Gomati River is still flowing at 22.30 meters which is above the extreme danger level of 22 meters. The state administration has shifted all the families living on the bank of the Gomati River in Amarpur, Udaipur, Sonamura and surrounding villages. The state government has requested a