Incessant rainfall and flash floods have rendered over 100 families homeless in South Tripura, with the administration issuing advisories for people living in low-lying areas to remain alert in the wake of the floods.
All schools and Anganwadi centres in the district will remain closed during the day as a precautionary measure, PTI reported.
Chief Minister Manik Saha has enquired about the latest flood situation in the district and asked to take all possible measures to help the affected people, said the South Tripura District Magistrate.
The water level in the Muhuri River was flowing above the danger level (15.70 metres), flooding both sides of the embankment.
South Tripura District Magistrate Muhammad Sajad told PTI, "Due to incessant rainfall since Monday night, many low-lying areas in Belonia and Santirbazar subdivisions were inundated by floodwaters. As many as 289 people of 118 families have taken shelter in 10 relief camps."
Sajad said people living in low-lying areas were exhorted to remain alert for safe evacuation if the need arises. He added, “The disaster management teams and civil officials are ready to render any help, and the situation is being constantly monitored”.
The India Meteorological Department has warned that several districts of Tripura are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours due to a persistent low-pressure system over Gangetic West Bengal and its adjoining areas.
The system is likely to move slowly across Jharkhand and north Chhattisgarh, intensifying moisture incursion over Tripura.
People are advised to stay alert, avoid waterlogged areas, and follow all safety instructions issued by local authorities. The IMD has also warned of potential flash floods, landslides, and disruption in transport and communication.
