Tripura Floods: Government closes educational institutions, disrupts interstate bus services

The torrential rain which caused a massive flood has severely impacted Tripura, disrupting the state’s communication systems, including interstate bus services. 

The state government has announced the closure of all educational institutions until further notice.

Meanwhile, the state's largest crematorium is also reeling under water.

Since August 19, Tripura has been grappling with severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, which has forced over 34,000 people to take refuge in relief camps, with around 10 reported deaths. 

As the situation remains unchanged and water levels in all major rivers continue to rise, the state government has decided to close all educational institutions until further orders. 

This includes government, government-aided, and private institutions (schools, colleges, and state-run universities). Tripura Chief Minister, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, who also serves as the state’s Education Minister, announced the closure on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “Due to the current flood situation, it has been decided that all educational institutions, including government, government-aided, and private (schools, colleges, and state-run universities), will remain closed until further notice.”

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In response to the crisis, the government has deployed five Tripura Civil Service officials to oversee the distribution of relief materials among flood victims.

The floods have badly affected the state and national highways, forcing major bus stands to halt services. Buses are no longer operating between Tripura and other northeastern states from the Chandrapur Interstate Bus Terminus, which is the largest bus stand in the state. Landslides have been reported across the state, including on the national highway that connects Tripura with other northeastern regions. 

According to a state government report, the heavy and extreme rainfall has triggered landslides in over 1,900 locations across the state since August 19, causing extensive road blockages.

Today, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha chaired a review meeting at the Secretariat in Agartala in the presence of the Chief Secretary and other officials. During the meeting, Dr. Saha directed authorities to rescue individuals stranded in flood-hit areas and ensure the prompt delivery of relief materials.