Heavy rain causes Rs 59 crore crop loss in Tripura
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
- May 02, 2026
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Continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days has severely affected agriculture and horticulture across Tripura, causing widespread crop destruction and major financial losses. State Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday said more than 21,000 metric tonnes of agricultural produce have been damaged, with the estimated loss touching Rs 59.17 crore.
According to the minister, the state received an average rainfall of 133.9 mm between April 27 and April 29, triggering flooding, waterlogging and soil erosion in several parts of the state, particularly in low-lying areas. Among the worst-affected regions, Kamalpur recorded the highest rainfall at 283 mm, followed by Bishramganj with 278 mm and Khowai with 230 mm.
Preliminary assessments carried out by the Agriculture Department revealed that nearly 6,105 hectares of farmland out of the total 58,540 hectares under cultivation have suffered damage. The crop loss is estimated at 21,635 metric tonnes, affecting around 32,895 farmers statewide.
South Tripura emerged as the most severely impacted district, reporting an estimated production loss of 10,470 metric tonnes. In comparison, Khowai recorded the lowest loss at 463 metric tonnes.
Calling farmers the backbone of society, Nath assured that the state government would provide every possible support to help affected cultivators recover from the crisis. He said the Agriculture Department has already activated a multi-layer disaster response system, appointing nodal officers at the state, district and sub-division levels to oversee relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Quick Response Teams have also been deployed across vulnerable areas, while field officials have been directed to carry out rapid crop damage assessments using geo-tagging technology. At the same time, steps are being taken to improve drainage systems in paddy fields and vegetable-growing regions to minimise further losses.
The department has also advised farmers to adopt alternative cropping strategies depending on land conditions, including the cultivation of pulses, oilseeds, maize and millets in suitable areas.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to the farming community, the minister said strengthening agricultural resilience remains vital for the state’s economy and long-term development.