Kumarghat, Aug 23, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Kumarghat, Aug 23: The unexpected floods in across Tripura including Unakoti district have left many people devastated, as their homes and agricultural lands severely damaged. 

Farmers in areas such as Indira Colony, Krishna Nagar, Assam Basti and Ratatola have seen their crops, including vegetables and rice, submerged under floodwaters.

Although the flood situation has slightly improved in various areas by Friday, many areas still have submerged fields. 

Pinku Das, a local farmer, expressed concern about how affected families will manage their livelihoods and recalled similar issues during the 2018 floods with inadequate government aid. 

Another farmer, Asit Dutta, highlighted the current damage and predicted rising prices in local markets due to the loss of produce. 

The affected farmers and locals sought urgent support from government to help them recover.