Agartala, Aug 26: The Public Works Department (PWD) has reported a significant loss of Rs. 1,825 crore following extensive flood damage across Tripura.
Secretary Kiran Gitte revealed on Monday that nearly 4,660 kilometers of roads have been severely impacted by the recent floods.
In a press briefing, Gitte outlined the extent of the damage, which includes destruction to roads, bridges, and culverts. 
Heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides have occurred at over 4,600 sites across the state, with debris removal operations successfully completed in more than 4,000 of these locations using heavy machinery such as JCBs, dozers, and dumpers.
The PWD has engaged approximately 1,850 workers, drivers, and helpers across 228 agencies to assist in the ongoing restoration efforts. Additionally, a team of 200 engineers has been mobilized to oversee the rehabilitation of infrastructure. So far, 1,048 out of the 3,739 sites where roads and bridges have collapsed have seen successful restoration.
Floodwaters from 10 out of the state’s 11 major rivers exceeded danger levels, causing significant damage to 97 kilometers of dams, which developed cracks and experienced leakage and erosion. To prevent further degradation, 3.5 lakh sandbags have been strategically placed along riverbanks. Particularly hard-hit were the dams in Udaipur, Hrishyamukh, Kailashahar, and Sabroom.
The impact has not been limited to transportation infrastructure. The Department of Water Supply (DWS) has suffered losses of approximately Rs. 625 crore, with irrigation systems and water supply projects, including deep tube wells, suffering extensive damage.
On the health front, Gitte, who also serves as the Health Secretary, emphasized the department's response to the flood crisis. 
Medical teams have visited relief camps over 1,100 times, and 1,650 health camps have been set up, providing care to over 42,000 individuals. 
The health department has conducted check-ups for more than 35,000 people from over 23,000 families, addressing issues like diarrhea, respiratory problems, skin infections, and injuries. Residents in affected areas have been advised to consume only boiled water to prevent disease.
For further safety, 739 bags of bleaching powder have been distributed, and health centers across the state have been stocked with essential medicines for treating diarrhea, skin infections, and snake bites.
The press conference was also attended by senior officials, including PWD Chief Engineer Rajib Debbarma, DWS Chief Engineer Shyamlal Bhowmik, and NHM Mission Director Rajib Datta.