Agartala, July 8: Spells of heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours severely affected normal life across Tripura, triggering flash floods, landslides and widespread waterlogging, while forcing over 2500 people to move to relief camps as rivers continued to swell.

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), a total of 2,589 people have so far been accommodated in 22 relief camps set up in the worst-hit districts of Dhalai and Khowai.

Khowai accounted for 1,402 evacuees staying in nine camps, while 1,187 people have been sheltered in 13 camps in Dhalai district.

The continuous downpour also caused extensive damage to residential properties. Official figures show that nearly 300 houses were affected, including 44 that were completely destroyed, 77 that sustained major damage and 179 that suffered partial damage.

Landslides were reported from several locations in Khowai and Dhalai, disrupting road connectivity and affecting transportation. Authorities also reported that several major rivers were flowing above the expected flood level, prompting close monitoring of vulnerable areas.

The impact of the weather was also felt in the state capital, where heavy rain led to severe waterlogging on Thursday evening. Several key roads in Agartala remained inundated, resulting in long traffic snarls and bringing vehicular movement to a near standstill for more than two hours.

Meanwhile, the flood situation expanded to North Tripura district, where 70 members of 17 families were shifted to a relief camp in Kanchanpur as a precautionary measure.

District administrations have stepped up relief and rescue operations, ensuring the supply of food, drinking water and other essential items to affected families. Officials said the situation is being monitored round the clock and response teams remain on alert in vulnerable locations.

Reports from different parts of the state also indicated disruptions in electricity supply due to the inclement weather, while large stretches of agricultural land were inundated, raising concerns over crop losses if the rain continues.