Gandacherra, Aug 25, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Gandacherra Aug 25: Even though the floodwaters have subsided, the residents of Ramesh Kabiraj Para in Pancharatan Village, under Gandacherra Sub-division in Dhalai District, remain homeless.

Their homes, along with their land, are still submerged, leaving them with no choice but to navigate the inundated area by boat, risking their lives.

An image captured by Tripura Times representative shows a woman, visibly distraught, speaking about her ordeal.

Her house has been underwater for the past 4 to 5 days, prompting her family to seek refuge at the Jamatia Para School relief camp. Tragically, the floodwaters have destroyed five of their houses, and 10- 15 Kanis of agricultural crops lie submerged.

Although the government is carrying out the relief work, the flood victims in this region expressed frustration at the lack of official assistance.

They reported ‘no proper food or drink arrangements, and administrative officials have yet to visit the area’.

The situation remains dire for the 10 families in Ramesh Kabiraj Para, all of whom are currently sheltered at the refugee camp.

Calls for increased monitoring and support from the administration persist as they grapple with the aftermath of this natural disaster.