Agartala, June 1: In view of the persistent heavy rainfall and alarming weather forecasts, the Tripura government has issued a Red Alert for all eight districts of the state, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the coming days.
The announcement was made by Revenue Department Secretary Brijesh Pandey during a press conference held at the State Secretariat on Sunday evening. He confirmed that the state is witnessing a worsening flood situation, with West Tripura emerging as the worst-affected district.
As of Sunday, a total of 60 relief camps have been set up to accommodate flood-affected families — including 48 in West Tripura, three each in Khowai and Unakoti, and six in North Tripura — sheltering approximately 2,800 families and around 10,600 individuals.
Pandey informed that the Howrah River, a key waterbody flowing through Agartala, was measured at 10.91 meters at 5 PM — crossing the danger mark. Authorities are monitoring water levels closely and are on alert to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
To manage the crisis, 14 rescue teams have been deployed across the state, including 11 in West Tripura and three in Unakoti. These teams comprise personnel from the NDRF, SDRF, Assam Rifles, Fire & Emergency Services, Civil Defence, Aapda Mitra, and Bharat Scouts and Guides.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha is actively overseeing the situation. Earlier in the day, he visited flood-affected areas of Agartala, including Chandrapur and Baradowali, along with Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee, AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder, and senior officials.
Dr. Saha interacted with affected residents in relief camps, assured them of full government support, and emphasized that all departments are working in coordination to ensure timely relief, restoration, and safety.
Citizens have been advised to remain indoors, stay away from rivers and low-lying areas, and follow official advisories.
