Heavy rainfall and Water influx from Bangladesh lead to a road collapse severing connectivity between two tribal villages in Tripura. Discover the administration’s swift response and repair plans.
Kailashahar (Tripura) Jun 4: Heavy rainfall and an influx of water from Bangladesh have severely damaged a critical earthen road in the TTAADC area under Kailashahar in Tripura. The road damage resulted in cutting road connectivity between Chhagaldema and Jamtail Bari villages. The collapse, triggered by intense water pressure from the Samaruchhara stream, has disrupted travel and communication, halting vehicular movement and creating significant challenges for residents. The incident, reported in the Chhagaldema area under Chandipur Block’s Jamtail Bari TTAADC Village, has sparked widespread concern in the region.
Promptly responding to the crisis, a team led by government pleader and lawyer, Sandeep Debray, along with Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Kailashahar, Pradeep Sarkar, Public Works Department official Amlan Debnath, social worker Himangshu Das, and other officials, visited the site. They were stunned by the extent of the damage, where a large crater had formed, rendering the road impassable. The Samaruchhara stream, which flows through Kalishasan, Manu Valley, and Murti Chhara Bagan into the Manu River, was overwhelmed by excess water from Bangladesh, exacerbated by days of heavy rainfall, leading to the road’s collapse.
Sandeep Debray, after inspecting the site, assured residents that emergency repairs would begin immediately by filling the damaged section. He also confirmed that plans for a permanent paved road are in place, to be implemented post-monsoon. “There’s no cause for alarm,” Debray stated, emphasizing that local MLA and Minister Tinku Roy, alongside the administration, are fully committed to supporting the affected communities.
Chhagaldema village is home to approximately 400 tribal families from the Halam, Debbarma, and Darlong communities, while Jamtail Bari hosts around 450 tribal families. The road’s collapse has severed vital connections between these villages, impacting daily life and access to essential services. News of the incident has spread rapidly on social media, fueling discussions and subdued frustration across the Kailasahar subdivision.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate Pradeep Sarkar acknowledged the impact of water influx from Bangladesh in the road’s destruction, noting that temporary repairs would soon restore access. He further assured that a permanent road construction project would commence after the monsoon season, ensuring long-term connectivity for the affected villages.
