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CM closely monitoring South District affected by rain

Administration prepared to deal with any eventuality: CM

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Tripura Agartala : August 02. Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha personally closely monitoring the present situation in South District created due to heavy rain and said that the administrations is prepared to deal with any eventuality.

Dr Saha has sought reports from Revenue Secretary and IMD Departments.

On Facebook Dr Saha wrote that according to IMD report, Belonia has received highest rainfall of 214.40 mm and whereas the rainfall in Sabroom and Bagafa have been recorded as 152.00 mm & 80.00 mm respectively.

The heavy rainfall has caused rising of water levels in river Muhuri & Lawgang. Presently, water level of Muhuri is at 26.60 mtr, which exceeds expected flood level of 23.60 mtr but below critical level of 27.50 mtr. The Lawgang is at 24.50 mtr, which is flowing above the danger level of 24.00 mtr.

Dr Saha also said that the water level of Muhuri river has crossed safe limits. Shelters have been made ready and miking for precautionary evacuation started.

“Action taken for shifting of water-logged families from Belonia and Santirbazar urban areas. As reported, 6 houses have so far been partly damaged in Belonia Sub Division & necessary support is being extended to the affected families”, said Dr Saha.

He also said that initiatives have already been taken for clearing the roads blocked due to falling of trees due to heavy showers.

“Aapda Mitra & Civil Defence Volunteers, TSR, TSECL, Forest and other QRTs are on standby and will be pressed into action if the situation worsen. There is no need to panic, the administration is closely monitoring the overall situation and prepared to deal with any eventuality. We appeal to the people residing across the district to stay alert & contact the local administration in case of any emergency”, he added.

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