Northeast Desk, 4th July: 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 the closure of schools 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 led to the evacuation of over 2,000 residents.
The overflowing Imphal River has inundated localities in Singjamei and Langthabal assembly constituencies in Imphal West. Meanwhile, water from the Iril River has submerged many habitations in Kshetrigao and Wangkhei assembly constituencies in Imphal East.
Ongoing rescue operations have been essential 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 have set up a 24×7 control room to enhance coordination in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts, and to address the needs of those affected by the incessant rains, floods, and landslides.
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