Farmers in the Melaghar area under Sepahijala district are facing severe distress as the water level of Rudrasagar continues to rise due to heavy rainfall over the past two days, compounded by the construction of a temporary embankment. 

Large stretches of agricultural land surrounding the lake are at risk of being submerged, raising fears of significant crop losses.

According to local farmers, nearly 2,000 to 2,500 cultivators could lose their standing crops before harvest if the situation persists. Despite repeated appeals to the concerned authorities, they allege that no effective measures were taken in time.

In protest, aggrieved farmers staged a road blockade on Monday near the Bottoli Switch Gate along the Sonamura–Agartala main road. The demonstration lasted for around two hours, causing major disruption to vehicular movement and inconvenience to commuters.

Upon receiving information, Officer-in-Charge Tapas Das of Sonamura Police Station rushed to the spot. He engaged in discussions with the protesters, assuring them of prompt action to resolve the issue. Following this, immediate steps were taken, including deploying a dredger to remove the temporary embankment, allowing excess water to drain.

Satisfied with the administration’s response and assurance, the farmers eventually withdrew their blockade.