Flood waters recede in Manipur, restoration works in full swing

• IMPHAL — Manipur's flood situation continued to improve on Saturday, with restoration works underway and river water levels receding, though 1,65,943 people still remain affected, according to officials.
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• Restoration works, including dewatering, stream de-clogging, and repairs to roads and houses, are underway in various areas of Imphal East district, with minimal rainfall expected in the state over the next few days.
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• Dewatering efforts using 25 HP pumps were successfully completed at Shree Shree Govindajee Temple and JNIMS hospital's 56-acre complex. Subsequently, streams like Pemikhong and Takhelkhong in Imphal East district were de-clogged by removing debris and vegetation.

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• De-clogging of Pemikhong stream significantly reduced waterlogging in areas like JNIMS hospital, Porompat Soibam Leikai, Porompat Thawan Thaba Leikai, and Kongpal Mutum Leikai. Similarly, clearing Takhelkhong stream alleviated waterlogging at Govindajee Temple, Andro parking, and Konung-Mamang in Imphal East.
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• Other areas where flood waters were similarly pumped out successfully include the Raj Bhavan,Sanjenthong, New Checkon, Bamon Leikai and Singjamei Beigyapati Leikai.
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• The removal of debris and vegetation choking the Nambul River at Samurou Upokpi has been successfully cleared while de-clogging of streams, drains, water channels, etc. and removal of debris have been also carried out at densely populated Thongju, Yaiskul, Ayangpalli, Ningthempukhri and Nongmeibung to ensure smoother drainage of water.
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• Meanwhile, the state health authority has deployed 16 rapid response teams to Imphal West, Imphal East, and Senapati districts. They've screened around 300 people in seven relief camps, providing free medicines, and set up a call centre (104) for health-related grievances.
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• The district administration has also informed the flood-affected people in Imphal East district to submit the damage report for relief assistance.
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• As of Saturday morning, many areas in Imphal East district, including Wangkhei, Nongmeibung, and Porompat, remained flooded, along with vast tracts of agricultural fields."
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• Even the key infrastructure including the office premises of the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of Imphal East district are still inundated.
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• As per the latest State Relief and Disaster Management report available, four people, including three children, lost their lives between June 1-5. The disaster also damaged at least 35,429 houses and 76 infrastructures across 708 localities."
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• Over 4,147 people have been evacuated to safer areas, with 82 relief camps set up for those affected. The relentless 5-day rainfall triggered 169 landslides, with Imphal East, Senapati, and Imphal West districts being the worst hit.