Tripura floods: Contributions to Chief Minister's Relief Fund pour in

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September 3,2024 02:27 PM
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In the aftermath of the floods in the state, individuals and organisations from various sectors--including banks, social organisations, and other groups--are donating.

Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 3 (HBTV): In the aftermath of the floods in the state, individuals and organisations from various sectors--including banks, social organisations, and other groups--have stepped forward to contribute to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. 

In response to Chief Minister Manik Saha's call, financial aid is being deposited into the relief fund daily, reflecting a strong humanitarian response from the community.

Earlier, Manik Saha on Monday said that Tripura has set a precedent in dealing with the recent flood situation in the state. 

"Tripura has set a precedent in dealing with the recent flood situation. The state has set an example across the country by showing that whenever a problem arises, everyone works together to address it. People from all sectors have come forward unitedly to deal with natural calamities like floods," Tripura CM said. 

Saha said this while inaugurating a blood donation camp organised by Ekadanta Social Organisation in Agartala's Jackson Gate area today. 

Following continuous rainfall and unprecedented floods since August 19 in the state, 31 people have lost their lives, and over 72,000 people have been displaced so far, according to a press release by the State Relief, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department. 

As per a government statement, a total of 492 relief camps had been set up by the district administration, providing shelter to the people displaced by the floods. Clothing has also been distributed to about 300 needy people in the Amarpur and Karbook sub-divisions.    

(ANI)