A powerful storm accompanied by heavy rain battered Tripura in the early hours of April 21, damaging at least 445 houses and injuring two people. The worst-hit areas were Mohanpur in West District and Karbook in Gomati District, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre. In Mohanpur alone, 261 houses were damaged — 65 severely and 196 partially. Karbook reported 158 damaged houses, including 26 fully destroyed, 83 severely damaged, and 49 partially affected. Two individuals were injured in Karbook when a roof collapsed on them.
The storm also uprooted dozens of trees and damaged several electric poles. Karbook saw 14 trees fall and 22 poles damaged, while Udaipur Sub-division reported 10 uprooted trees and 27 damaged poles. Other affected areas include Sonamura (7 houses), Jirania (3 houses), and Teliamura (16 houses). Despite the widespread damage, major rivers like Howrah, Gomati, Muhuri, and Feni continue to flow below the danger mark.
Authorities have issued a yellow alert, warning of possible thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds at speeds of 30–40 KMPH in some parts of the state. Relief and assessment operations are currently underway.
