Much like last August, continuous monsoon rains over the past 48 hours have led to flooding across Tripura, with more rainfall expected until Friday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Agartala recorded 37 mm of rainfall today, while Kailasahar received 40 mm. The situation is expected to worsen over the next two days.
The heavy downpour is attributed to a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal near Gangetic West Bengal, which is causing intense rainfall across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Tripura, and parts of Bangladesh. Among the worst-hit is Tripura, which is currently cut off from the rest of the country due to landslides in Assam.
Floodwaters have inundated large parts of South Tripura and Gomati districts as major rivers like the Gomati, Pheni, and Muhuri, along with smaller streams, are flowing above the danger mark. In response, 75 relief camps have been established in Belonia, Sabroom, and Udaipur subdivisions to accommodate displaced residents.
Emergency services, including the NDRF, Fire Brigade, police, and TSR personnel, have been placed on high alert for evacuation and rescue efforts. While landslides have occurred in various parts of the state, no casualties have been reported so far.
Officials said the state administration is fully mobilized, drawing from last year’s flood response experience. However, a significant concern remains the sharp rise in prices of essential goods, especially vegetables, due to disrupted supply chains and crop damage.