Port Blair, Aug 30: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to depute a dedicated team to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the losses sustained by the villagers and farmers in the Diglipur region as a result of flash flood that unfolded on August 29, 2023 and to pay suitable compensation to affected villagers of Diglipur region.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary the Member of Parliament highlighted about flash flood in Diglipur region on August 29, 2023 morning hours. He mentioned that the situation escalated on August 29, 2023 due to heavy rain and high tide in the sea, starting from early morning and lasting until the afternoon. The flood-like scenario has caused significant damage to a number of kacha houses in some villages.

He added that the flood has also ravaged nurseries, crops and vegetables, disproportionately affecting the farming community in some instances.