Flood-hit Manipur: JNIMS suspends academic, hospital operations till June 15; over 1.65 lakh affected

• IMPHAL — The Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal, has suspended all academic activities, including healthcare duties of interns, until June 15, 2025, following severe flooding caused by incessant rainfall over the past five days.
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• The decision came a day after the hospital was temporarily shut down due to operational challenges and safety hazards arising from waterlogging, power failure, and structural disruptions.
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  A section of the road connecting Imphal and Sainik School was washed away following a breach in the Imphal River at Khurai Heikrumakhong on May 31.

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• “In the interest of safety and security of students and staff, considering the current situation of power failure, waterlogging, and other operational hazards caused by incessant rainfall and flooding, all academic activities are suspended till June 15,” said JNIMS Director Prof. L Usharani Devi in a notice issued on Wednesday. “Further instruction shall be issued based on the assessment of the situation and restoration of normalcy,” the notice added.
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• Earlier, the institute had also postponed all scheduled routine medical operations.
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• As per a State Relief and Disaster Management report released Wednesday night, 1,65,787 people have been affected across 643 localities, with 35,342 houses and 62 infrastructures damaged. The flash floods were triggered by breaches in the Imphal and Kongba rivers, as well as the overflow of the Imphal and Nambul rivers.
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• So far, 4,087 persons have been evacuated and are taking shelter in 78 relief camps across the state. Officials also reported 149 landslides during this period, mostly affecting Imphal East, Senapati, and Imphal West districts.

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• In a tragic incident, the body of a 55-year-old man, who had gone missing after being swept away by the Abulok River in Imphal West district on Sunday, was recovered on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Takhellambam Ibochouba (Nongban) from Leirenkabi.
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• While rainfall has eased in recent days, with Imphal West recording just 7.2 mm on June 4 compared to 197.8 mm on May 30, floodwaters remain stagnant in many areas, including the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Superintendent of Police’s office, and large residential zones.
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• Adding to the crisis, water supply has been severely impacted. Around 50 localities in Imphal East and Imphal West districts are experiencing shortages as several water treatment plants remain submerged.
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• According to Executive Engineer RK Surendra of the Water Supply Maintenance Division-II, affected plants include Porompat, Ningthem Pukhuri, Old Thumbuthong, New Thumbuthong (Aribam Leikai), and Singjamei Ward No. 17. “Normal water supply will resume once the flood recedes,” said Surendra, apologising for the inconvenience.
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• With waters yet to fully recede in many low-lying areas, the state continues to grapple with the worst flooding in recent years. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and follow official advisories for safety.