Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Wednesday said she was deeply concerned and saddened by the damage to homes and properties caused by incessant rainfall due to "Cyclone Remal" over the past 48 hours that has severely disturbed the lives of people of the state.
In a series of posts on X, the Governor urged all to remain calm and refrain from panicking.
"The state government is committed to taking all necessary measures to prevent the situation from worsening and to extend all possible assistance to those affected," the Governor posted on X.
The Governor further appealed to all citizens to stay informed through official channels for updates and follow the guidance provided by local authorities.
Manipur has been experiencing continuous heavy rainfall since Monday night, leading to widespread flooding, mudslides, and landslides across the state. At least two minors have been critically injured in a landslide which occurred in Ukhrul town, Manipur on Tuesday,
The NH-37 (Imphal-Jiribam Road) and NH 202 were cut off by landslides due to heavy torrential rain.
Incessant rainfall triggered a mudslide on NH 37 Imphal-Jiribam road, sweeping off a truck into a gorge near Sinam village under New Keithelmanbi Police Station in Kangpokpi district around 9 am on Tuesday.
In addition, any houses along the banks of the Sekmai River have been flooded up to their roofs, with some huts being carried away by the strong currents, while several paddy fields have been destroyed and submerged in the flood-like situation triggered by the Cyclone Remal.
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