Agartala, May 13 -- Severe rains and thunderstorms that began Sunday night have wreaked havoc across Tripura, leaving over 1,800 homes damaged and prompting the evacuation of hundreds to relief shelters.

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre's report on Monday evening, a total of 1,835 houses have been affected, with 51 completely destroyed, 615 severely damaged, and 1,169 sustaining partial damage. The worst-hit area was Mohanpur subdivision, where 1,809 houses were impacted.

In response to the devastation, relief operations have been swiftly launched, with four relief camps set up to shelter 991 displaced individuals. Other affected areas include Jampuijala in Sepahijala district, which saw 22 homes damaged, and Jirania, w...