By Firstdespatch Desk Aug 23, 2026
Agartala, Aug 23 (FD) More than 1,000 people living in low-lying areas of Agartala and along the Haora River have been affected by flooding after heavy rainfall in the hill areas triggered a sharp rise in the river’s water level late on Saturday night.
Several areas under the Sadar and Jirania subdivisions of West Tripura district have been inundated, with localities along the Haora River and Katakhal Canal among the worst affected. Floodwater entered several houses, forcing residents of vulnerable areas to seek safer locations.
The administration has intensified rescue and relief operations, deploying four boats to evacuate stranded residents. Personnel from the Tripura State Rifles, Tripura Police and other departments have also been mobilised to assist in the evacuation and provide relief to affected families.
Chief Minister Manik Saha said the situation was being monitored round the clock and directed the concerned District Magistrates and Sub-Divisional Magistrates to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of residents.
“The concerned District Magistrates and Sub-Divisional Magistrates have been instructed to take all necessary and appropriate measures,” the Chief Minister said, stressing the need for prompt relief and assistance.
West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar said heavy rainfall in the hill areas on Saturday caused a sudden rise in the water level of the Haora River, leading to flooding in several localities.
Baldakhal, Chandrapur, Srilanka Basti, Aralia and Indranagar are among the areas affected by the rising water, he said.
“There was no significant rainfall today, we intensified rescue operations from the morning,” Kumar said.
Six relief camps have been opened, and affected residents are being shifted to safer locations. The Agartala Municipal Corporation, district administration and various line departments are jointly carrying out rescue and relief operations.
No loss of life has been reported so far. Relief materials and other essential assistance are being provided to those affected by the flooding.
Meanwhile, the Department of Water Resources said the Haora River had crossed the critical level and was flowing at around 10.90 metres. Officials warned that any further heavy rainfall in the hill areas could push the water level closer to the danger mark and worsen the flood situation in low-lying parts of Agartala.
Authorities have urged residents living in vulnerable areas to remain alert, cooperate with evacuation teams and follow instructions issued by the administration as rescue and relief operations continue. FD JK