Agartala, June 1 -- Continuous heavy rainfall since Saturday evening has wreaked havoc across several districts of Tripura, forcing authorities to open 34 relief camps throughout the state.

As many as 7,109 people from 1,623 families have been relocated to these shelters after floodwaters inundated their homes.

Among the worst-affected areas are the districts of West Tripura, Dhalai, and North Tripura. In West Tripura alone, severe flooding led to the opening of 28 relief camps in localities such as Pratapgarh, Indranagar, Dukli, and Ramthakur Road, accommodating 6,839 people from 1,563 families. In Jirania sub-division, five relief camps have been set up, housing 183 people from 51 families.

In North Tripura, the downpour brought tree...