Incessant rain in Agartala, 2000 people affected

Incessant rain in Agartala and its outskirts has inundated a large area and over 2000 people of 511 families had to take shelter in 25 camps, a senior official said here today.
"Twelve boats were engaged in rescuing people and NDRF personnel were alerted. Water of the river Howrah is flowing above the danger level in Agartala," West Tripura District Magistrate Milind Ramteke said.
Chief Minister Manik Sarkar visited the river embankment, locally called 'Howrah Bundh' at Melar Maath area last night.
Met office said 109.25 mm of rainfall was recorded here this morning and there is a possibility of heavy rain tonight.