The Tripura government is taking no chances with Agartala’s flood woes. Authorities have kicked off the cleaning of the Katakhal Canal and started building a 650-meter embankment along the Howrah River to shield the city from seasonal flooding. A team of officials, including Secretary Kiran Gitte, Agartala Municipal Corporation Commissioner West Tripura District Magistrate Dr Vishal Kumar, and others, inspected the project sites to ensure everything’s on track.
Gitte explained that the city depends on the Howrah River and Katakhal Canal for floodwater drainage. “We’re working together with the Agartala Municipal Corporation, Agartala Smart City Limited, and the Water Resources Department to clear the canal and get the water flowing smoothly,” he said. The government has also sanctioned funds for the embankment and land acquisition.
Last year, Chief Minister Manik Saha promised the Assembly they’d build this embankment, and now they’re delivering. “We’re confident that with these measures, Agartala will stay flood-free this year, even during heavy rains. Our pumps are ready to drain water from the city in no time,” Gitte added.
This move shows the state’s commitment to protecting Agartala from floods and boosting urban resilience.