Imphal (PTI): Heavy Rain Triggers Floods in Manipur, 3 Dead and Thousands Affected
Three people lost their lives, and thousands were affected by floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Manipur’s Imphal valley, officials reported on Thursday.
A 34-year-old man died, and three others were injured in a landslide on Thonglang Road in Senapati district on Wednesday. Additionally, an 83-year-old woman drowned in the overflowing Senapati River.
In Imphal, a 75-year-old man was electrocuted on Wednesday after coming into contact with an electric pole during the rain. The Imphal River overflowed, inundating several areas and forcing residents to seek shelter in nearby community halls.
Flooding was reported in at least 86 areas in Imphal West district, including Khuman Lampak, Nagaram, Sagolband, Uripok, Keisamthong, and Paona, due to the overflowing Nambul River.
Incessant rainfall breached the banks of the Imphal River near Keirang, Khabam, and Lairiyengbam Leikai in the Imphal East district, inundating hundreds of homes. The floodwaters reached chest level in several parts of the Heingang and Khurai assembly constituencies.
A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team arrived in Imphal via a special Air Force flight around 10 pm on Wednesday to lead rescue operations.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh stated, “Due to breaches in the riverbanks, many people and livestock have been affected. All concerned authorities, including state government officials, security personnel, NDRF teams, and local volunteers, are working tirelessly to assist those affected. Stranded individuals are being relocated to safe areas by boats.”
Meanwhile, the Irang Bailey Bridge on NH 37, which connects Imphal and Silchar, collapsed in Taobam village in Noney district, disrupting road communication. The SP office of Imphal East district issued a statement urging the public to avoid hampering rescue operations by crowding affected areas.
