Tripura has witnessed unprecedented rainfall, recording over 200 mm in the last 24 hours, a level not seen in 67 years, according to the Disaster Management Authority.
“After 67 years, Tripura has recorded the highest rainfall in 24 hours, exceeding 200 mm. Cyclone Remal has already crossed Tripura, and we have issued an orange alert,” an official told reporters. The cyclone crossed Tripura late Monday night with a speed of approximately 165 kmph.
“Many trees were uprooted, and electric poles were destroyed in many places. We are still collecting data. Although the cyclone has crossed Tripura, scattered rainfall will continue throughout the state,” the official added.
According to the IMD Agartala, from 8:30 am on May 27 to 8:30 am on May 28, Unakoti received the highest rainfall at 252.4 mm, followed by Dhalai district with 248.3 mm, North District with 242 mm, West District with 229.0 mm, Sipahijala district with 187.2 mm, Khowai district with 199 mm, Gomati district with 198.2 mm, and South District with 168 mm.
