Security Forces Conduct Relief Ops In Flood-Hit Manipur: Watch

Following the torrential rain caused by Cyclone Remal, in the Imphal East, the Barak River at Chotabekra is at 30.15 metres, 3.95 metres above its danger level.

The forces have successfully rescued over 4000 individuals from affected areas in Manipur, including over 1500 women and 800 children.

Source : AIR

As torrential rains following cyclone Remal caused a massive flash flood in Manipur, security forces have been deployed for internal security and have swiftly responded by providing immediate relief and support to affected citizens.

#Manipur: Flash flood continues to wreak havoc in the state. Three people have died in different flood-related incidents so far, while one person is missing.

The Army and central forces have been engaging in rescue work, and affected families have been taking shelter in relief… pic.twitter.com/7T8coCERec

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) May 31, 2024

According to the PTI, in the Imphal East district, the Barak River at Chotabekra is at 30.15 metres, 3.95 metres above its danger level, the Central Water Commission (CWC) data stated.

As per All India Radio (AIR), three people have died in different flood-related incidents so far, while one person is missing. The forces have successfully rescued over 4000 individuals from affected areas in Manipur, including over 1500 women and 800 children.

Over 4000 individuals, including over 1500 women & 800 children, have been rescued from flood-affected areas of #Manipur & shifted to safer places by #IndianArmy & #AssamRifles.
Food & drinking water has been made available.@SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @official_dgar @MyGovManipur pic.twitter.com/CjrSBKJZOy

— PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland & South Arunachal (@prodefkohima) May 30, 2024

Security forces have been engaged in rescue work, and affected families have been taking shelter in relief camps. The Army medical teams have provided treatment to 102 individuals, including 55 women, and 24 children, as per ANI. 

In a series of efforts, @official_dgar spearheaded Operation Jal Rahat in #Manipur

From evacuating patients and aged residents to clearing landslides on NH-2, distributing essentials to displaced individuals, and rescuing flood victims. Ongoing rescue operation in Minuthong. pic.twitter.com/BescG4i9Ul

— PIB In Meghalaya (@PIBShillong) May 30, 2024

On Thursday, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh chaired a meeting with ministers, MLAs, the Chief Secretary, security officials, and all department officials to review the flood situation in the state. Manipur Chief Minister said that the NDRF, Indian Army, and Assam Rifles, along with local authorities, are carrying out rescue operations and saving people from various flood-hit areas of the state.

Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in parts of Manipur, including Imphal, where two overflowing rivers have inundated several areas. This occurred after cyclone Remal triggered continuous rainfall in the state.

Teams of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles distributing relief materials to flood affected residents of Thangal Bazaar, Imphal. pic.twitter.com/7JRxBOuo3x

— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) May 31, 2024

Rt Lt Gen L Nishikanta Singh took to X and posted several videos showing the damage and rescue work in Manipur.

Unprecedented flood in Manipur since 27 May. Life has turned topsy turvy but finds little or no mention in 'goddi' media. Road communications are cut. Everyone is chipping in their best. Confident that people will  contribute  what they can to the rehabilitation of these people."

Unprecedented flood in Manipur since 27 May. Life has turned topsy turvy but finds little or no mention in 'goddi' media. Road communications are cut. Everyone is chipping in their best. Confident that people will contribute what they can to the rehabilitation of these people. pic.twitter.com/MSwxOVJKMU

— Lt Gen L Nishikanta Singh (R) (@VeteranLNSingh) May 30, 2024