Gomati River Water Level Recedes in Tripura, Roads Reopen

On Sunday, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that the water level of the Gomati River is receding, providing relief to residents in flood-affected regions. The receding water has allowed the reopening of the road connecting Amarpur to Korbook via Jatanbari, facilitating better access for rescue and relief operations. The Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the improvement in conditions and assured that efforts to restore normalcy are ongoing. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been actively involved in rescue operations, successfully evacuating 125 individuals from various flood-affected areas on Friday. Their operations have been crucial in addressing the immediate needs of those impacted by the flooding, with teams deployed across Tripura to assist in the recovery efforts. The NDRF also reported the retrieval of one deceased individual during these operations. In addition to ground efforts, the Indian Air Force has played a significant role in providing relief to stranded locals. On August 24, helicopters air-dropped over 4,000 food packets in disaster-struck areas, including Rangamati and Jatanbari. This operation has been part of a larger initiative to deliver essential supplies, with a total of 28 tons of relief material airlifted to support the affected population. To ensure the safety and well-being of flood victims, the district administration has established 558 relief camps since August 19. These camps are designed to provide necessary facilities and shelter for those displaced by the flooding, highlighting the ongoing commitment of local authorities and rescue teams to mitigate the impact of this natural disaster.