Continuous rainfall, induced by cyclone Remal, has led to flooding across various districts in Manipur. Consequently, the state government has launched active rescue and relief efforts.
In response to breaches in embankments along riverbanks causing severe flooding, the government declared a two-day public holiday until May 31 for all state offices, urging citizens to remain indoors unless faced with emergencies. Essential service departments, including home affairs, police, relief and disaster management, power, health, district administration, and water resources, will remain operational during this period.
Rescue operations are ongoing in badly affected areas of Imphal East and Imphal West districts. Fishermen from Thanga in Bishnupur district are aiding the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) in evacuating flood-affected individuals using traditional canoes, with similar efforts being made in other locations such as Laipham Khunou and Khuman Lampak.
Agricultural areas in Nambol, Bishnupur district, have been severely affected by flooding due to breaches in riverbanks. The Chief Minister commended the efforts of Thanga fishermen for their assistance in rescue operations. In Nambol, Bishnupur district, where two tributaries of the Nambul river breached banks, extensive agricultural land has been inundated.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed forty personnel along with six additional motorboats to lead rescue operations. Commercial activities at Khwairamband, Paona, and Thangal markets remained suspended due to inundation caused by river overflow and embankment breaches.
Moreover, heavy rains triggered a landslide in Tamenglong district, affecting the Imphal-Silchar route. Additionally, flooding occurred in Wangoi constituency due to the breach of the Nambul river banks at Samurou in Imphal West district.
