Over 2,000 displaced due to flash floods in Tripura
Continuous monsoon rains since Sunday night have triggered flash floods in Tripura and flooded the low-lying areas of two districts in the state. Over 2000 families were evacuated and given shelter at 598 relief camps after water levels of major rivers including Howrah and Khowai crossed the danger mark. The meteorological department has forecast rain and thundershowers till Thursday.