One Dead as Heavy Rainfall Hits Tripura, Widespread Damage, CM Reviews Situation
With heavy rainfall continuing to lash Tripura and causing widespread disruption, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha chaired a high-level emergency review meeting on Friday to assess the state’s preparedness and ongoing response efforts. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, Revenue Secretary Brijesh Pandey, and other top officials, as the state grappled with the aftermath of torrential downpours that began earlier this week.
The situation has grown increasingly serious over the past few days with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a Red Warning for North Tripura and Unakoti districts, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy spells and gusty winds. An Orange Alert remains in effect for the remaining districts. According to the latest IMD bulletin at 1 PM on Friday, a depression over Bangladesh, located about 110 km northwest of Dhaka, is moving north-northeastward and is expected to weaken within the next 12 hours. However, its influence continues to impact Tripura with intense rain and wind conditions.
Tragically, the weather has already claimed one life. A 16-year-old youth, Tanmoy Debnath of Mandalpara, Sachindranagar Colony in Jirania Sub-Division (West Tripura District), drowned amidst the flooding, Revenue Secretary Brijesh Pandey confirmed while addressing the media after the review meeting.
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The damage to property is also mounting. As per preliminary assessments, a total of 106 houses have been damaged across various districts—33 of them severely, while 73 sustained partial damages. The worst-affected areas include subdivisions in West Tripura, Khowai, and parts of Dhalai and North Tripura.
To shelter those displaced by the downpour, four relief camps have been made operational—three in West Tripura and one in Khowai district. These camps are currently housing 207 people from 57 families. Officials have confirmed that necessary arrangements for food, drinking water, and medical assistance are in place at all the relief centres.
Highlighting the state’s preparedness, Revenue Secretary Pandey noted that the government had issued preemptive advisories to all District Magistrates, Collectors, and key departments on May 28 itself. “The entire administrative machinery has been kept on high alert. NDRF and SDRF teams are on standby across all districts. Additionally, trained community volunteers equipped with rescue gear are ready for rapid deployment in case of emergencies,” he said.
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The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) is continuously monitoring real-time rainfall data, water levels in rivers, and ground conditions in coordination with the Central Water Commission and the state’s Water Resource Department. Officials are also assessing potential flood risks in low-lying and riverine areas.
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— Weather Tripura – IMD (@IMD_Agartala) May 30, 2025
Road communication was briefly paralyzed in several locations due to fallen trees and damaged electric poles—particularly in Panisagar, Longtharai Valley, Jampuijala, Jirania, Mohanpur, Sadar, Karbook, and Sabroom. Swift response by the SDRF, Tripura State Rifles (TSR) battalions, Forest Department, and community volunteers ensured that these routes were cleared in a timely manner. However, district authorities have stated that damage assessments are still ongoing, and more affected sites may be identified.
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— Weather Tripura – IMD (@IMD_Agartala) May 30, 2025
Urging public caution, the Revenue Secretary advised residents to stay indoors during spells of heavy rain and avoid venturing near rivers or flood-prone areas. “The government’s priority is the safety and well-being of citizens. We are committed to minimizing risks and ensuring speedy relief and restoration,” he said in a press note.
As Tripura braces for continued adverse weather over the next 48 hours, the state government remains in a state of high alert. Chief Minister Dr. Saha emphasized coordinated response and real-time decision-making as essential in tackling the unfolding crisis. With multiple departments working in tandem—from disaster response teams to civil and forest officials—the government is determined to limit damage and provide timely aid to affected communities.
The situation remains fluid, but the administration’s proactive measures offer some reassurance to citizens battling the fury of nature.
