Northeast Desk, 27th August: In response to the severe flooding in Tripura, the state’s Health Department has organized 1,650 health camps, providing essential medical services to 42,155 people across the state. Health Secretary Kiran Gitte emphasized the importance of these camps in delivering healthcare to the grassroots level, particularly in flood-affected areas.
Outside of the camps, health teams have screened 35,477 individuals from 23,165 families impacted by the floods. A total of 1,321 people have been treated at the camps for common flood-related issues such as diarrhea, respiratory infections, skin diseases, fever, and injuries.
To further safeguard public health, 739 bags of bleaching powder have been distributed, and health centers have been stocked with ample supplies of medicines for common ailments. Gitte also advised the public to boil drinking water to prevent waterborne diseases.
Providing a broader update on the flood damage, Gitte, who also oversees the Public Works Department (PWD), reported that approximately 4,658.86 kilometers of roads have been severely affected, with the estimated loss totaling Rs 1,825 crore. Landslides have occurred at 4,644 locations, and 321 JCBs along with other machinery have been deployed for clearance and restoration efforts. Despite the challenges, 1,048 of the 3,739 affected locations have already been restored.
Additionally, the state has faced significant damage to its embankments and dams, with 10 out of the 11 main rivers breaching danger levels. The flood has necessitated the use of 350,000 sandbags, and irrigation assets have suffered losses amounting to approximately Rs 625 crore. The state continues to work towards recovery and restoration amidst these unprecedented challenges.
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