In Manipur, incessant heavy rainfall on May 28 has resulted in widespread flooding, traffic disruptions, and a mudslide in various districts, severely impacting normal life. Key roads and areas in Imphal East and West districts, as well as Kangpokpi and Senapati districts, have been inundated, causing significant chaos and inconvenience to residents. Despite the adverse conditions, no casualties have been reported thus far.

The heavy rainfall led to waterlogging and clogged drains in several areas of Imphal East district, including Andro parking, Checkon, Mahabali, and Wangkhei, disrupting traffic movement. Similarly, major roads in Kakwa, Imphal West district, were also submerged, further hampering transportation.

Fortunately, there have been no reports of fatalities or injuries resulting from the heavy rainfall, according to officials. However, a mudslide triggered by the heavy rain near Sinam village in Kangpokpi district, along NH 37 Imphal-Silchar highway, resulted in a truck being swept into a gorge. Several other trucks remain stranded as excavators work to clear the debris, officials confirmed.

In Senapati district, multiple rivers are overflowing, causing floodwaters to inundate several localities. The situation is exacerbated by swollen rivers in Imphal valley, including the Imphal river, due to the continuous heavy rainfall.

The relentless downpour has paralyzed normal life in Manipur, with residents facing challenges in commuting and accessing essential services.

Incessant heavy rainfall inundated several areas of Manipur on Tuesday affecting normal life, officials said.

In Imphal East district traffic movement was affected at Andro parking, Checkon, Mahabali and Wangkhei due to waterlogging caused by clogged drains.

Major roads were also inundated at Kakwa in Imphal West district affecting traffic movement, they said.

No report of death or injury have been reported in the heavy rain, officials said.

In the Senapati district, many rivers are overflowing and flood waters have entered several localities of the district.

Several rivers in Imphal valley including the largest Imphal river have also swelled due to the incessant heavy rainfall, they said.

Meanwhile, the state government has issued an advisory amid the rainfall.

In view of the severe Cyclonic Storm REMAL that is affecting several North Eastern states including Manipur, the general public of Tamenglong district is hereby advised to remain alert and take the necessary precautions to avoid loss of life and property. 

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in its weather bulletin dated 27.05.2024 had issued an orange alert for the entire state of Manipur.

The general public is advised to take the following precautions:

• Stay informed, and keep yourself updated with the latest weather forecasts and warnings issued by local, state, and national authorities. Ignore rumours and stay calm and not panic.
• Reinforce doors and windows, and secure loose objects.
• Prepare an emergency kit with essential items such as non-perishable foods, water, torch lights, first aid supplies, and medicines for safety and survival.
• Children and elderly are advised to Stay indoors and not come out of your house unless under unavoidable emergencies.
• Keep emergency contacts handy.
• Stay away from flood-prone areas, landslide-prone areas, rivers, and streams.
• Agriculture and others outdoors activities may be postponed till the weather condition improves.

For any emergency contact the district helpline Numbers

SDO’s office Tousem: #8415976038

SDO’s office Tamenglong : #8794357192

SDO’s office, Tamei : #8413852086

DC’s office, Tamenglong : #9402816594

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