Flood in Tripura: Assam Rifles launches relief and rescue operations

Amidst incessant rains inundating large areas of state of Tripura, Assam Rifles has launched relief and rescue operations in East Kanchanbari of Kumarghat, Unakoti district and Karbook and Amarpur of Gomati district in Tripura.

Assam Rifles through a press statement said that two columns for Flood Relief have been immediately launched by Assam Rifles on the night of August 20th following the requisition from civil administration in view of incidents of landslides and rising water levels.

Assam Rifles launched the rescue operations as hundreds of homes went under water in the state periphery due to surge of flash flood following 72 hours of incessant rains. While Howrah, Karki, Dhalai, Manu, Muhuri and Gomti rivers swelled dangerously, the rains lashed out at the upper catchment areas as well. These six rivers are flowing above the danger mark.

5607 families have been shifted to 183 relief camps in wake of deteriorating situation due to rise in water levels of rivers.

Assam Rifles following its tradition of being the first responder is working in close coordination with civil administration to reduce the plight of stranded citizens’ along with providing relief to them.