1. At least two people have drowned in the Senapati River in Manipur due to severe flooding.
2. The state government has announced that schools will remain closed until Thursday, July 4.
3. Over 2,000 residents have been evacuated as the Imphal and Kongba rivers breached their embankments.
Imphal, July 04: At least two people have drowned in the Senapati River in Manipur due to severe flooding, officials reported. In response to the crisis, the state government announced that schools would remain closed until Thursday, July 4.
A senior official stated that the Imphal River breached its embankment at Singjamei Oinam Thingel in Imphal West, while the Kongba River overflowed at Kongba Irong and parts of Keirao in Imphal East. These breaches have forced the evacuation of over 2,000 residents.
The Imphal River’s overflow has submerged areas in the Singjamei and Langthabal assembly constituencies in Imphal West.
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Meanwhile, the Iril River has flooded many localities in the Kshetrigao and Wangkhei assembly constituencies in Imphal East.
Ongoing rescue operations have been crucial in mitigating the impact of the flooding, which has displaced numerous residents and disrupted daily life.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Red Cross Society, Loktak Development Authority, Assam Rifles, and state police have been conducting relief and rescue operations for the past two days.
Officials reported that the state government has established a 24×7 control room to enhance coordination in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts, addressing the needs of those affected by the relentless rains, floods, and landslides.
