Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for providing assistance to flood-affected Tripura.

Dr Saha also informed that the state has received an additional Rs 25 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund and assured that there will be no lapses in the distribution of aid and restoration efforts.

"Just yesterday, the second Inter-Ministerial Central Team arrived and is visiting all the flood-affected areas. They are satisfied with the progress. We have received Rs 25 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund. Earlier, we received Rs 40 crore in advance. I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their continued support. The flood damage was extensive, and we have also allocated aid from our state budget," said Dr Saha.

He added that he is personally overseeing the relief efforts to ensure there are no gaps in aid distribution and restoration.

"Approximately 39 people lost their lives due to the flood, and we have announced financial aid. The Prime Minister has also announced support for the victims. We are doing everything possible to restore Tripura, and we will succeed," he added.