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Agartala: The Howrah River surged past its danger mark following heavy weekend rains in the hills of Tripura. Water levels climbed rapidly starting at 4 a.m. on Sunday, spilling into low-lying areas across Agartala and the Khayerpur constituency. Streets and houses in Baldakhal, Ranirbazar, and the Chaturdasha Devata Bari area now sit under water.
Residents are scrambling to move belongings as the flooding spreads to Aralia and Chandrapur. Cattle sheds and local markets have also gone underwater. One resident noted, "The water rose unexpectedly before dawn, leaving us anxious about what comes next." Many families have already abandoned their homes for temporary relief camps to escape the rising tide.
Boats now patrol the waterlogged zones to reach trapped citizens. Authorities are actively moving people from the hardest-hit neighborhoods to safer ground. Officials confirmed they are keeping a close watch on the river, warning that further rain could trigger another dangerous spike in water levels. District administration teams are working to manage the crisis while urging locals to stay alert and follow all safety instructions.
Updated at 23rd August 2026 at 5:48pm
Agartala, Pratapgarh, Indranagar, and the Katakhal Canal zone also face severe inundation. The district administration has launched six relief camps to house displaced families, with further shelters on standby in Mandai and Old Agartala. Officials report no loss of life so far, though rescue teams have successfully moved vulnerable citizens, including a three-day-old infant and a stroke patient, to safety.
Personnel from the Tripura State Rifles, civil defense units, local police, and the NDRF are spearheading the evacuation efforts. Five rescue boats are currently cutting through the floodwaters, with more standing by for emergency deployment. Jirania SDM Animesh Dhar noted the water level hit 10.86 meters, hovering at the critical red line.
MLA Ratan Chakraborty inspected the damage in Moriamnagar, Kalinagar, and Briddhinagar, pressing reluctant residents to relocate to government shelters. Meanwhile, Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb has signaled that he is coordinating with state officials to ensure the rapid distribution of food, medical supplies, and clean water to the impacted zones.
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