Yellow Warning Issued as Tripura Braces for Rain, Thunderstorms Over Next Three Days
Sep 17, 2026
Tripura is likely to witness light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms over the next three days, with a yellow warning issued till the morning of September 20, the India Meteorological Department's Agartala centre said in a bulletin released on Thursday.
According to the bulletin, thunderstorms and rain are likely at several places across the state during this period, prompting the "watch" alert.
The Met department's data shows that Tripura received 37 mm of rainfall between September 10 and 16, against a normal of 62.4 mm, marking a deficit of nearly 41 per cent. The state has recorded 1,087.8 mm of rainfall since the onset of the monsoon on June 1 till September 16, which is 15 per cent lower than the normal of 1,276.7 mm for the period.
Kailashahar recorded the highest temperature of the past week at 36 degrees Celsius. On September 17, Agartala's maximum temperature stood at 32.5 degrees Celsius, while Kailashahar recorded a minimum of 24.2 degrees Celsius.
In the last 24 hours, scattered to moderate rain was recorded across the state. Sakhan received the highest rainfall at 70.2 mm, followed by Teliamura at 54 mm and Kailashahar at 50 mm. Belonia recorded 20.8 mm, Khowai 26.2 mm, Nagicherra 22.5 mm and Khumulwng 14 mm.
Meanwhile, the Met department's extended range forecast for September 18 to October 1 has indicated a shift in weather patterns. Rainfall is likely to remain below normal between September 18 and 24, with maximum temperatures rising slightly while minimum temperatures stay close to normal.
However, the situation may change between September 25 and October 1, with the forecast indicating above normal rainfall in the last week of the month.
The Met department has advised people to avoid taking shelter under trees or weak structures during thunderstorms and to move to safe, concrete buildings instead. It has also advised staying away from water bodies during lightning, suspending farming activity in open fields, and disconnecting electrical equipment. Residents have been advised to use the "Mausam" app for weather updates and the "Damini" app for lightning alerts.
