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Tripura Ramps Up Flood Defenses as Bangladesh Nears Completion of Controversial Border Embankment

Tripura deploys additional engineers and intensifies repairs on 43 vulnerable sites as locals fear monsoon flooding from Bangladesh's embankment along the Muhuri River.

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Overview

  • Bangladesh is constructing an embankment along the Muhuri River, reportedly within 10–50 yards of Indian territory, raising concerns about treaty violations and flood risks.
  • Tripura's Public Works Department Secretary Kiran Gitte led a high-level delegation to assess the embankment's impact and assure residents of intensified flood protection measures.
  • Repair works on 43 flood-damaged embankment sites in Tripura are underway, with a target to complete them by June and five additional engineers deployed in South Tripura.
  • Residents in Belonia and nearby villages fear the embankment's lack of drainage outlets could worsen flooding during the monsoon, potentially affecting over 500 families.
  • The Border Security Force has submitted a report on the embankment to the Ministry of Home Affairs, while local leaders urge central intervention to address the issue with Bangladesh.