ASSAM RIFLES LAUNCHES RELIEF AND RESCUE OPERATIONS AMIDST INCESSANT RAINS IN TRIPURA.

Incessant rains have been witnessed in Tripura for over 72 hours, resulting in inundation of large areas of the state. Responding immediate to request by civil administration, Assam Rifles immediately deployed two columns for Flood Relief operations on the night of 20 August 24 in the areas of East Kanchanbari, Kumarghat, Unakoti district and Karbook and Amarpur of Gomati district, Tripura.

Six rivers namely Haora, Karki, Dhalai, Manu, Muhuri and Gomti rivers are flowing above the danger mark. Heavy rains were witnessed at the upper catchment areas as well. 

Assam Rifles launched the rescue operations as hundreds of homes have been flooded due to incessant rains in the state. 5607 families have been shifted to 183 relief camps in wake of deteriorating situation due to rise in water levels of rivers.

Assam Rifles columns are working in close coordination with civil administration to rescue civilians stranded due to floods.