Agartala grapples with severe flash floods following incessant monsoon rains, disrupting normal life and prompting the displacement of over 6000 residents. The Chief Minister is monitoring the situation, while the administration has opened relief camps. IMD forecasts continued heavy rainfall, raising concerns about further flooding, landslides, and potential disruptions across Tripura.
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A devastating landslide on the Kedarnath National Highway in Rudraprayag claimed the life of a 38-year-old driver and left five pilgrims injured. The incident, near Kund close to Guptkashi, involved a vehicle carrying pilgrims from Chhattisgarh. Rescue teams swiftly responded, transporting the injured to Augustmuni Hospital, where two are in serious condition.
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