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Tripura floods: CM Manik Saha orders relief as 974 made homeless
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:38 PM
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Heavy rains in Tripura have caused flooding that left 974 people homeless, prompting Chief Minister Manik Saha to announce immediate relief measures.
Heavy rainfall over the past days has swollen rivers and inundated low‑lying areas across Tripura, displacing 974 residents who now lack shelter. The sudden surge of water forced families to abandon their homes and seek temporary refuge in public spaces.
Chief Minister Manik Saha responded by directing state agencies to launch an emergency relief operation. He ordered the setting up of temporary shelters, distribution of food packets and essential medicines, and deployment of rescue teams to reach the most affected villages.
State officials continue to monitor the situation, warning that additional rain could exacerbate the flooding. They have appealed for cooperation from local communities and have urged citizens to stay away from flood‑prone zones until water levels recede.
Chief Minister Manik Saha responded by directing state agencies to launch an emergency relief operation. He ordered the setting up of temporary shelters, distribution of food packets and essential medicines, and deployment of rescue teams to reach the most affected villages.
State officials continue to monitor the situation, warning that additional rain could exacerbate the flooding. They have appealed for cooperation from local communities and have urged citizens to stay away from flood‑prone zones until water levels recede.