Continuous rainfall across Tripura between April 27 and 29 has caused widespread damage to standing agricultural and horticultural crops, affecting thousands of farmers across the state, according to Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath.

The state recorded an average rainfall of 133.9 mm during the three-day period. The highest precipitation was reported in Kamalpur (283 mm), followed by Bishramganj (278 mm) and Khowai (230 mm).

Officials said that out of a total 58,540 hectares under cultivation, around 6,105 hectares of agricultural and horticultural land have been impacted. The estimated crop loss stands at about 21,635 metric tonnes, with a financial loss of approximately ₹59.17 crore. In total, 32,895 farmers have been affected.

Among the districts, the South Tripura district has reported the highest damage, accounting for a production loss of 10,470 metric tonnes, while Khowai district recorded the lowest impact at around 463 metric tonnes.

Minister Ratan Lal Nath said the government considers farmers as the backbone of the economy and is committed to supporting them during natural disasters. He added that several disaster response measures have been activated, including appointment of nodal officers at state, district, and sub-divisional levels.

Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have also been deployed to ensure immediate assessment and relief. Field staff are carrying out geo-tagging-based damage assessments, while efforts are being made to drain excess water from flooded fields, especially paddy and vegetable crops.

Authorities are also advising farmers on alternative cropping options based on land conditions, including pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, maize, and millets to help recover losses in the coming season.