Our Correspondent
Imphal, July 3 (EMN): Chief Minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh hold a meeting with regard to flood situations in the state with chief secretary O Nabakishore, top officials of state government and Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of the districts on July 3 at Imphal. Chief Minister speaking at the function opined that the recent spates of flood and landslide were the outcomes of human selfishness.
Environmentalist Dr RK Ranjan opined the need to make a new approach with the idea of River Basin as a unit of development and management planning in the state. “It will be wiser on the part of the government to study the river system and its associated watershed areas and the wetland component scientifically first for any step of developmental planning and its implementation,” he stated.
Expressing serious concerns about the frequent floods in the state, All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AUCO) has appealed the state government to take urgent measures to prevent flood and provide relief centres to the affected people.
The situations have worsened as hundreds of houses and government institutions in the five valley districts are still under water forcing the residents to stay in relief camps. The functioning of the offices was paralysed though the water level of major rivers were seen receding.
BJP spokesperson Minister Th Bishwajit also inspected the flood affected villages of Imphal East district and assured to provide necessary assistance from the government.
However, the 5 JAK Rifles provided assistance to the abandoned locals of Mayang Imphal area. Flood relief operations including evacuation of civilians, medical assistance and clean drinking water were given by the troops, according to a press release.
