TRIPURA has been hit by unprecedented rainfall during the period August 19-23, 2024 leading to the most devastating floods in recent times. Thirty one people have been killed and some are reported missing. AIKS, in a statement issued on August 29, has condoled the loss of lives and expressed its solidarity with their families. There has been widespread loss of crops, cattle and massive damage to houses.

The BJP government at the centre and in the state has totally failed in providing speedy and adequate warning as well as in shifting to safe areas well in time. Relief work is also slow. Even shortage of food, water and medicines is a matter of concern. About 369 relief camps are functioning, providing shelter to over 53,356 persons in the state, but we are getting reports that the distribution of relief and food packets are inadequate. About 32,000 people in the urban areas also were evacuated and kept in relief camps. Although the water level of Gomati River at Sonamura has come down from above the critical level, it is still above flood level. Some sub divisions are still water logged and no relief has reached them. This also requires vigilance and preparedness to address any further rainfall in coming days.

AIKS demands a compensation of Rs 1 Crore for families of the deceased. AIKS demands that the union government assess the damages and give proper compensation for crop loss and loss of livestock. AIKS team led by AIKS vice president and Lok Sabha member Amra Ram, finance secretary of AIKS P Krishnaprasad, Pabitra Kar, joint secretary and Tripura state secretary of Kisan Sabha will visit the affected areas on August 29-30 to assess the damages. Kisan Sabha and Gana Mukti Parishad cadres are working on the field to provide help to victims.