IMPHAL — The
death toll from the ongoing floods in Manipur rose to four after three children
drowned in a pond on Thursday, while the number of affected people climbed to
over 1.65 lakh across the state, according to official sources.
The tragic incident occurred at Mantak Khunou under Kakching
police station in Kakching district. The victims—siblings and their cousin, all
below 10 years—accidentally fell into a pond and drowned. Earlier, on June 3,
the state had reported its first flood-related death after the body of a
55-year-old man was recovered in Imphal West district.
One of the worst flood-affected areas in Heingang, Imphal
East district, as seen on Friday.
As per the latest report from the State Relief and Disaster
Management department on Friday evening, 1,65,943 people have been affected by
the floods. The disaster has damaged at least 35,429 houses and 76 public
infrastructure sites across 708 localities in the state. A total of 4,147
people have been evacuated to safer areas and are currently sheltered in 82
relief camps.
Manipur has also experienced 169 landslides due to continuous
rainfall over the past five days. The worst-affected districts include Imphal
East, Senapati, and Imphal West.
Restoration work has begun in severely affected areas such
as Heingang, Khurai Heikrumakhong, Khurai Konsam Leikai, Kairang, and Khomidok.
However, localities in Wangkhei, Nongmeibung, and Porompat in Imphal East
remain inundated. Key government facilities, including the offices of the
Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of Imphal East district, are
also under water.
Road restoration efforts have started on the Imphal–Pukhao
Road at Khurai Heikrumakhong, which was cut off on May 31 after floodwaters
washed away sections of the Ipum Pat water body.
Several areas in and around Imphal are facing power outages
as a precautionary measure. The Manipur State Power Distribution Company
Limited (MSPDCL) has suspended electricity supply through the 11KV Wangkhei-I,
Wangkhei-II, and Thambalkhong feeders due to waterlogging in areas including
Porompat Crossing, Ayangpalli, Thambalkhong, Seram Leirak, Andro Parking, and
Keithel Ashangbi. The company said the measure was taken to protect public
safety and infrastructure.
In addition, water supply has been affected in around 50
localities across Imphal East and West districts. The Executive Engineer of the
Water Supply Maintenance Division-II, RK Surendra, informed that supply has
been disrupted in areas served by the Porompat, Ningthem Pukhuri, Old
Thumbuthong, New Thumbuthong (Aribam Leikai), and Singjamei Ward 17 water
treatment plants.
“The normal water supply will be resumed when the flood
recedes. Inconvenience is deeply regretted,” said Engineer Surendra in a public
notice.
As flood recovery continues, authorities have urged the
public to remain alert and cooperate with ongoing rescue and relief operations.
Manipur floods claim 4 lives, affect over 1.65 lakh
