Tripura's Agriculture Severely Impacted by Heavy Rainfall, Affecting 33,000 Farmers
In Tripura, heavy rainfall over a three-day period has caused significant damage to agriculture and horticulture, affecting more than 33,000 farmers. The state recorded an average rainfall of 133.9 mm from April 27 to 29, with the highest precipitation in Kamalpur and Bishramganj. This has resulted in an estimated crop loss worth Rs 59.17 crore. Approximately 6,105 hectares of the total 58,540 hectares of standing crops have been affected, leading to a production loss of 21,635 metric tonnes. South Tripura is the worst-hit district, with a crop loss of 10,470 metric tonnes. In response, the government has appointed nodal officers at various levels to implement disaster management plans and deployed Quick Response Teams for immediate action. Field officials are using geo-tagging technology to assess crop damage, and efforts are being made to manage drainage to remove excess water from fields. 
