Army, Assam Rifles carry out rescue, relief operations in Manipur amid statewide flood emergency
May 30, 2024
Kohima (Nagaland) [India], May 31 : The Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted extensive relief and rescue operations in the flood-like situation caused by torrential rains during cyclone Remal in the state of Manipur.
Security forces deployed for internal security have swiftly responded by providing immediate relief and support to affected citizens. Till date, the forces have successfully rescued over 4000 individuals from affected areas in Manipur, including over 1500 women and 800 children.
In addition, the forces have ensured the distribution of food packets and drinking water to ensure that the affected population has basic facilities and essential supplies.
The Army medical teams have provided treatment to 102 individuals, including 55 women, and 24 children.
Earlier 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.
"Chaired a meeting with ministers, MLAs, the Chief Secretary, security officials, and all department officials to review the flood situation in the state, while assessing the ongoing measures to provide necessary aid & assistance to the affected families," Manipur Chief Minister said in a post on X.
"Out of the 18 spots where the breach occurred in the embankments of rivers, 17 were sealed, and the flooding in the surrounding areas has been successfully brought under control. The efforts to seal the remaining breach and the work to reinforce the embankments are underway," he added in the post.
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.
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.
As many as 40 personnel of the NDRF and 6 additional motorboats have also arrived in Imphal to aid the state government in the rescue operations, he added.
