The water level of both the Imphal and Nambul rivers are receding in comparison to the last few days even as minor irrigation machines are being used to drain out water from the flooded locality in and around Imphal City including Rajbhawan and Khwairamband Keithel (Ima market).
The heavy rainfall during the Cyclone Remal had increased the water level of many major rivers leading to breaching and overflowing and subsequent submersion of various areas under water.
Although the flood-like situation is improving, many areas still remain unsafe for residents to return to their homes.
According to the latest report from the water resource department, the government of Manipur, the Barak River at Chotabekra in Imphal East district is flowing at 28.27 meters, 2.07 meters above its danger level of 26.2 meters. Although the water level shows a falling trend, the severe situation persists, posing a significant risk to the surrounding areas, as per the department.
According to officials, the rain has stopped since Thursday and due to the diversion of over-flooded water spilt from the Imphal River, the water level of the most affected area has gradually decreased by about a foot.
The water level in the Khwairamband market area, which is one of the major markets in Imphal, has also decreased. And with minor irrigation machines being used to drain out the water from the area and the shops, it is possible that the famous market could be open soon.
The spill of the Imphal River also affected the Raj Bhavan campus in Imphal. On Friday morning, Governor Anusuiya Uikey inspected the flooded area of the Raj Bhavan campus along with other officials and the disaster management teams.
All the office buildings, including the Raj Bhavan secretariat, office of the governor, staff quarter, and security barracks, have been inundated by flood water.
Speaking to the reporters, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer at the Raj Bhavan’s main gate said the water level inside the campus reached about 5.5 feet from the ground.
The officer informed that machines from the Minor Irrigation Department are being usedto drain out water from the Raj Bhavan.
