Continuous heavy rainfall over the past two to three days has caused rivers across Tripura to swell alarmingly, triggering flood-like conditions in several low-lying areas of Teliamura, Khowai, Amarpur, and parts of Dhalai, Unakoti and North Tripura districts. Rising water levels have inundated numerous houses, forcing the administration to open seven relief camps on Wednesday to shelter affected residents.
Official sources said floodwaters have entered several homes in the low-lying areas along the Khowai River in Teliamura and large parts of Khowai town. Similar flooding has been reported in embankment areas along the Deo and Manu rivers in Unakoti and North Tripura districts. Since Tuesday, flood-like conditions have also developed in areas along the Gomati River in Amarpur subdivision.
Several riverside localities in Kailashahar subdivision of Unakoti district have also been affected by flooding.
Amid the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Orange Alert and continuous heavy rainfall, dozens of families have been forced to leave their homes as rivers continue to rise. They have been shifted to relief camps set up by the district administration.
The Manu River has reached a dangerous level following incessant rainfall, submerging Ghatgachho Para in Monughat and displacing around 36 families. Floodwaters entered many houses up to waist level, creating a serious humanitarian situation. The district administration shifted the affected families to nearby schools, Anganwadi centres and the Manu Town Hall, where temporary shelters have been established.
Government officials visited the affected areas, assessed the situation, interacted with residents and assured them of all possible assistance. The administration said the flood situation is being closely monitored and that relief and rescue operations are continuing. However, with rainfall persisting, fears of further flooding remain high, and residents have been repeatedly urged to remain alert and follow official advisories.
Continuous rainfall has also left several parts of Khowai town waterlogged, severely disrupting normal life. Roads have gone under water, affecting vehicular movement and causing hardship to commuters and local residents. Authorities have advised people to avoid unnecessary travel until weather conditions improve.
In another flood-affected area, 17 families from Dhanya Ram Karbari Para under Chawmanu Block in Dhalai district have been forced to abandon their homes due to rising floodwaters. The displaced families are currently taking shelter at the rest house on the premises of Dhanya Ram Karbari Para School. Many residents could not retrieve their belongings before evacuating as water levels rose rapidly. Locals fear that continued rainfall may force several more families to leave their homes. They also alleged that no officials had visited the area to assess their condition or provide assistance at the time of reporting.
Residents living along riverbanks have started shifting household belongings, essential items and valuables to safer places amid growing concerns over further flooding. The steadily rising river levels have heightened anxiety among vulnerable communities.
Teliamura Municipal Council Chairman Rupak Sarkar and Deputy CEO Pradip Kumar Sarkar visited the affected areas, interacted with residents and reviewed the prevailing flood situation.
The Teliamura Sub-Divisional Administration has kept its disaster response teams, along with the Fire and Emergency Services Department, on high alert to tackle any deterioration in the situation. Necessary arrangements have been made to ensure prompt rescue and relief operations whenever required.
Chairman Rupak Sarkar said seven relief camps have already been opened within the municipal area to provide shelter to flood-affected residents. In addition, another relief camp has been set up at Moharcherra School for people from nearby Gram Panchayat areas. He said affected families would be shifted to these shelters whenever necessary, where food, safe drinking water and other essential services have been arranged.
Meanwhile, the administration has been using public address systems to alert residents living along riverbanks, urging them to move to safer locations and take shelter in relief camps without delay. Officials are maintaining round-the-clock monitoring of the flood situation.
Official sources said the administration is giving the highest priority to protecting the lives and property of people in flood-affected areas and appealed to residents of vulnerable riverside locations not to take unnecessary risks. They have been advised to move immediately to the nearest relief camp or shelter and strictly follow official advisories.
According to the latest reports, around 10 to 15 families from the flood-hit Dashamighat area of Teliamura have already taken shelter at the relief camp established at Shishu Malancha School. The administration has arranged food, safe drinking water and other essential supplies for the displaced families.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall over the coming days, raising concerns that the Khowai River may rise further and aggravate the flood situation. Authorities said they are fully prepared to respond to any emergency and have urged the public to remain vigilant while avoiding panic.