Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Flooding Inundates Agartala as Haora River Crosses Danger Level
Heavy rain made the Haora River rise in Agartala, Tripura.
The river went above its danger level.
Water entered homes in a low-lying area called Chandrapur-Baldakhal.
Some families left their homes and took important belongings with them.
The people needing help included a three-day-old baby, a disabled person and a stroke patient.
Officials opened four shelters and provided food, milk and other supplies.
Rescue teams are using five boats, with another boat ready if needed.
Officials said there were no major casualties or widespread damage reported so far.
They will keep helping people until the water goes down.
The Haora River crossed the danger level after heavy overnight rainfall in Agartala, Tripura.
Floodwaters entered homes in Chandrapur-Baldakhal, prompting residents to evacuate with essential belongings.
Four relief shelters opened in Jirania subdivision, with some displaced residents staying at Mandai and Old Agartala.
Civil Defence, scouts, Tripura State Rifles battalions and the State Disaster Response Force are conducting rescues using five boats.
Officials reported no major casualties or extensive damage so far, while the river remained near the danger mark.
- Who
- Residents of low-lying areas in Agartala, with rescue assistance from Civil Defence, scouts, Tripura State Rifles battalions and the State Disaster Response Force.
- What
- Floodwaters entered homes and triggered evacuations, rescue operations and the opening of four relief shelters.
- When
- Late Saturday night after heavy overnight rainfall; operations were continuing when reported.
- Where
- Agartala, Tripura, particularly Chandrapur-Baldakhal in Jirania subdivision.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused the Haora River to rise above the danger level.
- River status
- The Haora River crossed the danger level and remained around the danger mark.
- Affected area
- Chandrapur-Baldakhal, including the Baldakhal area, was inundated.
- Relief shelters
- Four shelters opened at Mandai, Old Agartala, Chandrapur and Ranirbazar.
- Rescue boats
- Five boats were operating, with one additional boat on standby.
- Supplies
- Food, milk for children and other essential supplies were kept ready.
- Reported damage
- Officials reported no major casualties or extensive damage so far.
- Assessment
- A detailed damage assessment will be conducted after the floodwaters recede.