Kukiland Express Desk | By Kimbawinu Vaiphei
Agartala | April 29, 2026
Tripura has suffered widespread destruction after a severe storm accompanied by heavy rain swept across the state from April 28 to 29, leaving one person dead, two injured, and 4,191 houses damaged. Data released by the State Emergency Operation Centre in Agartala showed that of the total houses affected, 195 were fully destroyed, 547 suffered severe damage, and 3,449 were partially damaged. The storm also damaged 659 school buildings, disrupting education across multiple districts.
The impact was extensive across all eight districts. In Sepahijala District, Bishalgarh, Sonamura, and Jampuijala subdivisions reported the highest toll with 1,487 houses damaged, prompting authorities to open three relief camps now sheltering 784 people. South District recorded 589 damaged houses, while Unakoti’s Kailashahar subdivision reported 518. Dhalai District saw 318 houses damaged across Ambassa, Kamalpur, Gandatwisa, and Longtharai Valley, with one death reported due to lightning. West District had 294 houses damaged in Sadar, Jirania, and Mohanpur, and Gomati District reported 222 damaged homes in Karbook and Udaipur, where two persons were injured after a tree collapsed on them.
North District’s Dharmanagar, Panisagar, and Kanchanpur subdivisions accounted for 202 damaged houses, while Khowai District reported 73. Officials said emergency response teams have been deployed for assessment and clearance operations, with priority given to restoring road connectivity and power supply in remote areas. The storm brought down trees and power lines, blocking highways and causing localized flooding in low-lying villages across the affected subdivisions.
The state government has so far extended financial assistance of Rs 66.445 lakh to 1,243 affected households for immediate relief and reconstruction. Authorities said damage assessment is ongoing and additional aid will be released as reports are verified. Relief camps are providing food, medical care, and temporary shelter, while district administrations have been directed to expedite compensation and repair of school infrastructure to resume classes quickly.
