Amidst India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across Tripura over the next seven days, continuous heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has once again raised concerns of flooding in South Tripura’s Sabroom subdivision as the water level of the Feni River continues to rise rapidly.
Official sources said that the danger level of the Feni River is 18 metres, while by Tuesday the river’s water level had reached 16.85 metres. The steady rise has renewed fears of flooding in the low-lying areas along the river.
The memories of the devastating 2024 floods remain fresh among residents of South Tripura. During that disaster, the Feni River had crossed the danger mark, inundating vast areas. Thousands of people were affected, while homes, crops, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure suffered extensive damage. The prolonged disruption to normal life still haunts many, making the current situation particularly alarming.
Heavy rainfall has already caused water logging in several parts of the Sabroom subdivision. Low-lying areas, including Jalefa, Chalitacherri, Bhuratali, Harina area of Satchand block and parts of Bharat Chandra Nagar, have started experiencing flooding. Similarly, in the Rupaicherri Block, areas such as Baishnabpur, Luduya, Chalita, Bankul and Bijoynagar have also been affected. Many low-lying agricultural fields have already gone underwater.
The continuous rise in the Feni River has heightened anxiety among riverside residents, especially families who suffered losses during the 2024 floods. Many have begun shifting important documents and essential belongings to safer locations as a precaution.
Sabroom Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Suman Rakshit said the administration is closely monitoring the situation and is fully prepared to respond to any natural disaster. Relief shelters have been kept ready, rescue teams are on standby, arrangements have been made to shift people to safer places if required, and all concerned departments have been alerted to ensure essential services.
With the weather department forecasting more rainfall over the next few days, officials fear that the Feni River’s water level may rise further. The administration has therefore urged residents of riverbank and low-lying areas not to take unnecessary risks and to strictly follow official advisories.
Sources said that flood like situation has also arisen in all low-lying areas of River Gomati at Amarpur and subdivisional administration have already started monitoring the water level of river Gomati, which is also passing near the danger level.