By Firstdespatch Desk Feb 11, 2026
Agartala, Feb 11 (FD) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said the state incurred losses amounting to Rs 15,000 crore due to the devastating floods that struck in August and September last year. He added that he is in constant touch with the Centre to secure financial assistance for restoration and rebuilding efforts.
Addressing a flood relief and management programme here, the Chief Minister stated that the Central government extended all possible support during the crisis, including deploying National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and helicopters for rescue and relief operations.
“Following our request, the Centre sent an inter-ministerial team twice to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods. The disaster resulted in extensive damage to properties and infrastructure, with total losses estimated at Rs 15,000 crore,” Saha said.
He further informed that the state government had already spent Rs 563 crore from its own budget to undertake immediate restoration work in the aftermath of the floods. “We have initiated urgent repair and rehabilitation works using state funds. I am in touch with the Centre to secure additional financial support for long-term restoration. I hope assistance will be provided following due procedures,” he added.
The floods claimed 38 lives and affected nearly 17 lakh people across the state. According to the Chief Minister, of the 12 major rivers in Tripura, 11 had crossed the danger level, leading to severe flooding in three districts—Sepahijala, Gomati and South Tripura.
To manage the crisis, the state government opened 889 relief camps, providing shelter to around 4 lakh flood-affected residents. Extensive efforts were undertaken to supply food, drinking water, medical aid and other essential services to those displaced.
The Chief Minister reiterated that rebuilding damaged infrastructure, including roads, bridges, embankments and public utilities, remains a top priority for the state government as it awaits further financial assistance from the Centre. FD JK