The India Meteorological Department (IMD), through its Meteorological Centre in Agartala, has issued a seven-day weather forecast for Tripura effective January 5, 2026. The outlook predicts a week of predominantly dry weather across all districts, characterized by continued winter conditions including cooler nights and early mornings.
Fog Warning and Visibility
For the first two days of the forecast period, a yellow warning for dense fog has been issued for specific areas:
- Affected Districts: West Tripura, Khowai, Sepahijala, Gomati, and South Tripura.
- Visibility: Fog may reduce visibility to between 199–500 metres in isolated places during late night and early morning hours.
- Safety Advice: Motorists and commuters are urged to use fog lights and avoid high-speed travel in fog-prone areas due to the risk to road transport.
Extended Outlook (Days 3–7)
- Stable Conditions: From the third day onward, no weather warnings have been issued for any district.
- Precipitation: No rainfall or severe weather events are anticipated for the remainder of the week.
- Temperature: Minimum temperatures are expected to remain near or slightly below normal, with Agartala recently recording lows around 8.5°C to 12°C.
Recent Incident: Search for Missing Youth Continues
In unrelated news, rescue operations resumed on Monday morning at Narikel Kunj for Dharmajit Chakma (18), who went missing after a tourist boat capsized on Sunday evening. NDRF and Fire and Emergency Services are continuing their search amid difficult conditions, as locals call for stricter safety protocols at the site.
