Flood waters receding in Manipur, but many areas in Imphal remain submerged

Incessant rainfall from Cyclone Remal has caused severe flooding across Manipur, particularly in Imphal. Since Sunday, heavy rains have raised the water levels in most rivers flowing through the city. Two major rivers, the Nambul and Imphal, have overflowed, flooding parts of Imphal East and West districts. 

Water levels decreasing

On Friday, the sixth day of continuous rain, the flood level in Imphal started to recede. The rain stopped on Thursday, and diverted floodwaters from the Imphal River have helped lower water levels by about one foot in the worst-hit areas. The Khwairamband market area, a key market in Imphal, also saw decreasing water levels. 

The flooding has affected the Raj Bhavan campus, where Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey inspected the damage. All buildings, including the secretariat and staff quarters, were flooded. The water level inside the campus reached about 5.5 feet. Governor Uikey reviewed measures to control the situation and urged officials to mitigate the conditions at Raj Bhavan.

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Joint rescue efforts

Rescue missions continue in heavily affected areas like Khurai Lairikyengbam Leikai, Laipham Khunou, and Ngaram. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Manipur police, the Indian Army, and local volunteers are working together to assist those affected. The United National Liberation Front (UNLF), an insurgent group that recently signed a peace agreement, is also helping with rescue operations.

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The Indian Meteorological Department recorded 2mm of rainfall in Imphal in the last 24 hours. The forecast predicts generally cloudy skies with occasional rain or thunderstorms for the next six days. 

Manipur's Water Resource Minister, Awangbow Newmai, assured the public that the government is prepared to handle any further incidents. So far, three people have died, and thousands have been affected by the floods in the Imphal valley. Since Sunday, Imphal West has recorded 106.2 mm of rainfall, Ukhrul has recorded the highest with 142.4 mm, and Noney has recorded 107.6 mm.