Haora, Karki, Dhalai, Manu, Muhuri and Gomti rivers swelled dangerously, the rains lashed out at the upper catchment areas as well. These six rivers are flowing above the danger mark.
Of them the Gomati River has crossed the extreme danger level, confirmed Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday evening. In a social media post, the Chief Minister assured the public that the administration is working tirelessly to evacuate those affected by the rising waters and relocate them to safe zones. He urged all residents in the affected areas to cooperate with the authorities and move to shelter houses immediately, emphasizing that “your safety is our top priority.”
In related updates, the District Magistrate (DM) of Gomati mentioned in a social media post that personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), specifically from the 7th Tripura State Rifles (TSR), successfully rescued 110 civilians from the Jamjuri area. These individuals were brought to safe locations within the Gomati District on Wednesday, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Earlier, the DM Gomati informed the public that one of the three flap gates of the Dumbur Dam was opened as of 8:35 am on August 21 to discharge excess water, which has exacerbated the flood situation along the Gomati River. Reports from Sonamura indicate that the flooding has caused severe damage to houses and cropland. Similar conditions are being reported from the Amarpur and Korbook subdivisions, where residents are grappling with the devastating effects of the floods.
Assam Rifles which launched the rescue operations took 5607 families to 183 relief camps in wake of deteriorating situation due to rise in water levels of rivers
Agartala Meteorological Department Director Dr. Partha Roy has confirmed that heavy rain will persist until Wednesday night, with a slight reduction expected thereafter. He reported that the West District recorded a maximum rainfall of 182 mm in the past 24 hours, with 117 mm of rain measured between 8:30 am and 12 noon. Other districts, including Sepahijala, Gomati, and South District, are also experiencing heavy rainfall.
In the capital city, Agartala, the flood situation has worsened due to continuous rain since Tuesday night. Most of the city is submerged, leading to the closure of shops and significant disruption of traffic. Many students, particularly those in private schools, were trapped on school premises as the notification of school suspension was delayed. Parents expressed frustration, noting that the decision to close schools should have been made earlier given the severity of the situation. Administrative efforts are ongoing to provide essential supplies, including food, to those affected. All relevant departments are responding swiftly to address the crisis.
