Agartala, July 8 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts of Tripura over the next 48 hours, triggered by a persistent low-pressure system over Gangetic West Bengal and nearby regions.

The system is expected to move slowly across Jharkhand and northern Chhattisgarh, drawing in significant moisture over Tripura.

According to IMD's Agartala Centre, rainfall between 7 to 11 cm is expected in multiple districts, including Gomati, Sepahijala, and South Tripura.

Isolated areas in South Tripura may witness very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, ranging from 12 cm to over 21 cm. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely in various parts of the stat...