The Tripura government has begun cleaning the Katakhal Canal and started construction of a 650-meter-long embankment along the Howrah River to protect Agartala city from floodwaters.

Today, Secretary Kiran Gitte, Commissioner of Agartala Municipal Corporation Saju Wahid, and Dr. Gugulavath Sharath Nayak, Chief Executive Officer of Agartala Smart City Ltd, along with other officials, inspected the Katakhal Canal in Agartala.

Later, Secretary Gitte said that there are two main outlets for floodwater from Agartala city: the Howrah River and Katakhal Canal.

 “We have inspected the entire stretch and have started cleaning the Katakhal Canal. Wherever there are obstructions, the Agartala Municipal Corporation, Agartala Smart City Limited, and Water Resources Department have joined together to carry out the work. We have also started constructing the embankment along the Howrah River. The State Government has already sanctioned funds for the embankment and land acquisition,” he said.

He further informed that last year, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha had assured the Assembly of setting up a 650-meter embankment along the Howrah River, and with this aim, work is currently underway.

 “We are hopeful that this time water will not overflow from the Howrah River or Katakhal Canal during rainfall, and floodwater will not enter the city. All pumps are working efficiently to drain the city water within one hour,” he added.