Tripura floods: CM Saha orders relief as heavy rain leaves 974 people homeless

Heavy overnight rainfall has inundated several areas of Tripura, India, leaving at least 974 people from 280 families homeless. The districts of West Tripura and Khowai were most affected, with the rising water level of the Haorah river causing significant flooding in low-lying areas of the capital city, Agartala, and along its banks. The administration has deployed boats to evacuate residents from waterlogged areas.

No deaths or injuries have been reported thus far. The displaced individuals have been sheltered in 11 relief camps opened across the affected districts. Tripura's Chief Minister, Dr. Manik Saha, has instructed the administration to take all necessary measures to deliver relief and required assistance to the affected population. He emphasized that the situation is being monitored around the clock and directed officials to actively support those impacted.

The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall over the state's districts in the next 24 hours. They have also issued a warning of heavy rainfall, ranging from 7 to 11 centimeters, in several districts, including North, Unakoti, Dhalai, Khowai, West, and Gomati. This follows a similar incident last month where heavy rainfall left over 2,000 people homeless in parts of Tripura.

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Heavy rainfall has inundated various areas of West Tripura district. The situation is being monitored round the clock. The concerned district magistrates and sub-divisional magistrates have been instructed to take necessary and appropriate measures. The administration has been directed to actively work to stand by the affected people and swiftly deliver relief and necessary assistance.