Agartala : Heavy rainfall across parts of Tripura over the past 24 hours has damaged around 300 houses and forced more than 3,100 people to take shelter in relief camps as rising river levels triggered flooding in several districts.

According to official reports, a total of 300 houses were damaged in the worst-affected districts of Dhalai, Khowai and Unakoti. Of these, 44 houses were completely destroyed, 70 sustained severe damage and 186 were partially damaged.

Dhalai district reported the highest level of destruction. In Longtharai Valley subdivision alone, 267 houses were damaged, including 43 fully destroyed, 67 severely damaged and 157 partially damaged. Ambassa subdivision reported damage to 11 houses, while 22 houses were affected in Gandacherra subdivision.

Officials said several rivers, including the Khowai, Manu, Deo and Juri, were flowing above danger levels following continuous rainfall. Floodwaters inundated low-lying areas and entered residential localities, forcing many families to leave their homes.

The state government has opened 31 relief camps across the affected districts, where 3,161 people have taken shelter.

Khowai district accounted for the highest number of displaced residents, with 14 relief camps accommodating 1,703 people. In Dhalai district, 13 relief camps have been set up, sheltering 1,187 people, while four relief camps in Kumarghat subdivision of Unakoti district are housing 271 affected residents.

State authorities said arrangements have been made to provide food, drinking water and milk for children at the relief camps. Medical teams have also been deployed to conduct health check-ups and provide essential healthcare services to camp inmates.

Meanwhile, rescue and relief operations continued in flood-hit areas. Tripura Legislative Assembly Chief Whip Kalyani Saha Roy, along with local representatives and district officials, visited affected localities and relief camps to assess the situation. Teams also assisted in evacuating residents stranded in waterlogged areas.

The administration is closely monitoring river levels and weather conditions as rainfall continues in parts of the state, with authorities remaining on alert for any further deterioration in the flood situation.