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One of the clips shows a street, likely a market area, submerged in floodwaters. Several people are seen wading through the strong current.
Several houses in Manipur’s Imphal have been submerged (Credits: News18)
Heavy rain lashed Manipur’s Imphal, triggering flash floods in several areas, leaving more than 4,000 houses submerged, throwing life off gear.
The waterlogging has damaged crops in Lamai, while an iron bridge swept away in Yairipok, disrupting connectivity and making movement difficult for residents.
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Visuals from the villages show residents wading through knee-deep water, as heavy flooding entered houses and shops with force. Groups of people can be seen working together to move through the floodwaters, holding on to each other for safety. The current looks strong, and the water level is waist-deep in places.
One of the clips shows a street, likely a market area, submerged in floodwaters. Several people are seen wading through the strong current, with water rising above their knees. Shops on both sides of the road appear closed.
OnOn Monday morning, the Iril River breached its banks, sending water into homes in Kshetrigao. While residents were safely evacuated, thousands of poultry, including chickens and ducks, were lost, causing significant losses for farmers.
Heavy downpour continues to lash the surrounding hills, keeping river levels dangerously high. Many villages remain surrounded by water.
The State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) team and local police are actively engaged in relief operations, assisting residents to reach safe locations and providing essential supplies. Authorities continue to closely monitor the situation, as additional areas may still be affected in the coming days.
The Wangjing river was also flowing above the danger level, submerging Sangaiyumpham and Wangjing areas in Thoubal district, according to the officials cited by PTI.
Over 100 stranded residents at Yairipok Khoirom Mayai Leikai in Imphal East have been evacuated and shifted to temporary relief centres.
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Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her…Read More
Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her… Read More
Manipur, India, India
September 15, 2025, 14:20 IST
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