Guwahati, July 10 -- Over 250 families have been rendered homeless due to flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall in South Tripura on Wednesday.

While the water level has now receded, 840 people from 250 families were displaced, District Magistrate Md Sajad P said, adding that the families are now being sheltered in 16 relief camps set up across the South Tripura district.

The floods, caused due to the Muhuri River flowing above the danger level of 15.70 metres, submerged both sides of the embankment and affected several low-lying areas in Belonia and Santirbazar subdivisions.

Continuous heavy rainfall across South Tripura has triggered alarming flood conditions, especially along the Muhuri and Feni rivers. The water level of the ...