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Weather
Heavy rain disrupts Matabari fair in Tripura
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:36 AM
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An unexpected downpour forced the closure of the Matabari fair in Tripura, leaving stalls damaged and visitors scrambling for shelter.
An unseasonal rainstorm hit the Matabari fair in Tripura early on Saturday, catching both vendors and visitors off guard. The sudden downpour drenched the open‑air stalls, causing damage to merchandise and forcing many traders to shut down their booths.
Local authorities quickly deployed police and municipal workers to manage the crowd and clear water‑logged pathways. Emergency shelters were set up at nearby community halls to accommodate fair‑goers seeking refuge from the rain.
The unexpected weather forced the organizers to suspend the fair’s activities for the remainder of the day. Officials have warned that further rain could affect the remaining schedule and have urged the public to stay updated through local bulletins.
No injuries have been reported so far, and the fair’s management is assessing the extent of the damage before deciding on a possible resumption later in the week.
Local authorities quickly deployed police and municipal workers to manage the crowd and clear water‑logged pathways. Emergency shelters were set up at nearby community halls to accommodate fair‑goers seeking refuge from the rain.
The unexpected weather forced the organizers to suspend the fair’s activities for the remainder of the day. Officials have warned that further rain could affect the remaining schedule and have urged the public to stay updated through local bulletins.
No injuries have been reported so far, and the fair’s management is assessing the extent of the damage before deciding on a possible resumption later in the week.