Tripura Flood: Amit Shah Talks with the Chief Minister and Promises Full Assistance

New Delhi [India], August 22  — On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah contacted Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha to assess the flood situation in the state.

During their phone call, Shah assured that the Centre would provide all necessary assistance and announced that National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, along with boats and helicopters, are being sent to support local relief and rescue efforts.

Shah posted on X, "I spoke with Tripura CM @DrManikSaha2 and reviewed the flood situation. The Centre is dispatching NDRF teams, boats, and helicopters to aid the local government in relief and rescue efforts. We are committed to providing all necessary assistance and stand with the people of Tripura during this crisis."

Reports indicate that heavy rainfall in Agartala, Tripura's capital, has caused flooding from the overflowing Gomati River, leading to some deaths and displacing thousands. Over 30,000 individuals have been moved to relief camps.

Earlier, Chief Minister Saha visited several flood-affected areas and relief camps in Agartala to ensure that victims receive necessary aid.

Saha mentioned that the administration is prioritizing rescue and relief operations and is closely monitoring the situation amid ongoing heavy rains across Tripura. Currently, there are 321 relief camps operating in the state, and the government is focused on the flood, health, and hygiene conditions of those in the camps. One NDRF team from Assam has arrived, and four teams from Arunachal Pradesh are expected soon. The government’s primary focus remains on rescuing people from unsafe locations.