Tripura Grapples with Torrential Rain: Widespread Damage, Relief Measures Underway
Tripura has been battered by incessant rainfall over the past 48 hours, severely impacting normal life across multiple districts. With a red alert issued for North Tripura and Unakoti and an orange alert for the rest of the state, the administration has sprung into action to address flooding, infrastructure damage, and ensure public safety.
As of 4 PM on Friday, the heavy downpour had left a trail of destruction across West Tripura, South Tripura, and North Tripura districts. According to official data, a total of 93 houses have sustained damage—26 of them severely and 67 partially. Mohanpur and Jirania subdivisions of West Tripura were the worst hit. In Mohanpur, 17 houses were severely damaged and 19 suffered partial damage. In Jirania, 9 homes were destroyed and 32 partially affected. South Tripura’s Belonia saw 11 homes damaged, while Panisagar in North Tripura reported five houses with partial damage.
District-wise Average Rainfall Distribution of past 24 hours maps of Tripura dated 30.05.2025 pic.twitter.com/UXULYOuthT
— Weather Tripura – IMD (@IMD_Agartala) May 30, 2025
The state government has initiated the process of providing financial assistance to affected families. Relief operations are also underway with four camps already functional across the state. In West Tripura’s Sadar subdivision, three relief camps have been opened at Pratapgarh English Medium HS School, Aralia Hrishi Colony SB School, and Swami Dayananda HS School, accommodating 165 people from 44 families. Meanwhile, another camp at Kalibari Anganwadi Centre in Khowai district is housing 42 people from 13 families. In total, 207 individuals from 57 families have sought shelter in the camps.
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— Weather Tripura – IMD (@IMD_Agartala) May 30, 2025
Apart from damage to homes, the heavy rainfall has triggered incidents of tree falls, particularly in Agartala and surrounding areas. Disaster management teams, including Civil Defence volunteers, have been deployed for immediate clearance operations and to maintain accessibility along key routes. However, road infrastructure remains under stress. Several stretches of national highways have suffered damage, and the ongoing construction work in certain areas has worsened the situation, causing inconvenience to commuters.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has taken proactive measures by engaging with central authorities to address the emerging crisis. On Friday, he held a telephonic discussion with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, seeking urgent intervention in repairing the damaged highways. The Union Minister has reportedly assured quick action to restore road connectivity.
To coordinate the response on the ground, West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar personally visited low-lying and flood-prone areas on Friday to assess the situation. According to a statement from the DM’s official social media handle, all necessary preparedness measures are in place, and rescue teams are on standby. “Our top priority is public safety,” read the update, underlining the administration’s readiness to tackle emergencies.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued heavy rainfall in Tripura until June 2. Agartala alone received 121.6 mm of rainfall in 24 hours till 8:30 AM on Friday. The IMD’s red alert for North Tripura and Unakoti warns of “heavy to very heavy rainfall (7–20 cm) at a few places, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall (>20 cm).” The Howrah River, among others, is witnessing a rising water level, adding to concerns of flash floods.
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In response to the forecast, Chief Minister Dr. Saha has instructed disaster management officers to remain vigilant and continuously monitor developments. “I’ve held discussions with the administration and will be chairing a review meeting to ensure all necessary measures are in place,” he told the media. He emphasized the importance of preparedness and urged the public to cooperate with authorities.
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With low-lying areas inundated, river levels rising, and homes damaged, Tripura is bracing for more turbulent days ahead. However, the swift mobilization of relief resources, coordination between state and central agencies, and active involvement of disaster response teams reflect the government’s resolve to mitigate the crisis and support those affected.
