CM visits affected areas, rescue operations underway as Tripura reeling under flood
As torrential rains continue to batter the state of Tripura, leading to a flood-like situation in several areas Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha went out for on the spot review of the situation at various places like Chandrapur, Pratapgarh English Medium School, Vivekananda School, Pragati School where the flood affected people had taken shelter. So far, about 7,000 people were rendered homeless as their dwelling and surroundings got fully inundated. The Chief Minister was accompanied by AMC Mayor Dipak Majumdar and higher officials.
In the meantime while all concerned government agencies and NGOs swung into action to provide relief and conduct rescue operations of the marooned people, NDRF, Assam Rifles was also pressed into action.
The Chief Minister in a Facebook post said : Continuous rainfall of last two days has flooded various areas of West Tripura district. Nearly 1300 families have taken shelter at government shelter house. Government is keeping a sharp eye on flooded areas. District Administration deployed NDRF/SDRF, Civil Volunteers, other agencies in various areas. Water pumps are also open in various areas of Agartala. People of flooded areas are also requested to take shelter in safe places following government orders.
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Former Chief Minister and current Member of Parliament from West Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb also on Sunday issued a statement relating to the rescue operation that had been launched . At least 18 rescue teams had been deployed across the worst-hit regions of West Tripura district to evacuate residents stranded by rising water levels.
The heavy downpour, which began late Saturday evening, had inundated several low-lying areas, creating a serious challenge for the local administration and disaster response forces. In a detailed post on social media, Deb informed citizens that he was in constant touch with the state government and emergency agencies to monitor the unfolding situation. He emphasized that rescue efforts were being coordinated swiftly and efficiently to ensure the safety of those affected.
“In view of the heavy rainfall across various parts of the state and the flood-like situation in some areas, I have been in continuous communication with the state government,” Deb wrote. “In West Tripura district alone, 18 rescue teams have been deployed. These include three specialized teams from the State and National Disaster Response Forces (SDRF/NDRF), two from Assam Rifles, and two teams from the Agartala Municipal Corporation. Fire Services personnel, Scouts and Guides, Civil Volunteers, and NCC Cadets have also joined the efforts.”
As per the latest updates shared by Deb, more than 1,000 individuals have been successfully evacuated to safer locations. Among the worst-affected areas are Sri Lanka Basti, Baldakhal, Pratapgarh, and Ward No. 21 in Radhanagar under the Agartala Municipal Corporation. Additionally, around 1,300 families have been given shelter in 28 government-run relief camps — 24 of them in Sadar subdivision and four in Jirania.
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Amid growing public concern, Deb reassured the people of Tripura that the administration is fully prepared to deal with the ongoing crisis. “There is no need to panic,” he said. “The government is alert and taking all necessary measures to handle this natural calamity. I urge everyone to stay in touch with their local administration for any assistance and remain aware of their surroundings.”
As the rainfall persisted into Sunday, the situation worsened in parts of Agartala, prompting additional emergency responses. Assam Rifles launched a swift and well-coordinated rescue operation on June 1 in the flood-prone areas of Chandrapur and Resham Bagan, both under the Sadar Subdivision in West Tripura. Flood Relief Columns of Assam Rifles were deployed immediately in collaboration with the West Tripura District Disaster Management Team.
For the rapid mobilization and dedicated efforts of the personnel involved, 67 civilians — including women and children — were safely rescued from submerged localities. The operation underscored the Assam Rifles’ steadfast commitment to humanitarian service and their effective coordination with the civil administration during natural disasters.
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Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Tripura, warning that the heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue until at least June 4. Isolated areas may experience extremely heavy rainfall as well. According to the IMD, the current conditions include a trough extending at mean sea level from central East Uttar Pradesh to Arunachal Pradesh, passing through Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and central Assam. Additionally, an upper air cyclonic circulation has been identified over northeastern Assam at an altitude of 0.9 kilometers above mean sea level.
The monsoon’s northern limit currently runs through Mumbai, Ahilyanagar, Adilabad, Bhawanipatna, Puri, and Sandhead Island, indicating further intensification of rains in the northeastern region over the coming days.
As the state continues to battle the deluge, local authorities and emergency responders remain on high alert. Citizens are advised to follow official updates, avoid flood-prone areas, and cooperate fully with rescue personnel for their safety and that of others.
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