Agartala, July 13 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tripura till July 16 as the southwest monsoon remains active over the Northeast, prompting authorities to remain on alert for possible waterlogging and localised flooding.

According to the latest IMD forecast issued from Agartala, the monsoon has remained active across the Northeastern region over the past two to three days and is expected to continue in an active phase for another three to four days.

During the last 24 hours, four districts of Tripura recorded significant rainfall. West Tripura received the highest rainfall at 138 mm, followed by Sepahijala with 116 mm. Heavy rainfall was also reported from Gomati a...