August 31, 2024: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives in the recent flood in the northeast state. The PM also approved Rs 50,000 each for those who were injured in the flood that wreaked havoc in Tripura, Sada said.

At least 32 people lost their lives, two others were injured and one went missing in the deluge during the August 19-24 period.

Saha said the ex gratia has been sanctioned from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.