Army continues rescue ops in flood-hit Manipur, 1,500 evacuated in three days
As torrential rains and flooding continue to disrupt normal life in Manipur's Imphal Valley and its surrounding areas, the Army has been at the forefront of relief and rescue efforts under the ongoing humanitarian mission, Operation Jal Rahat-2.Over 56,000 people have been affected by devastating flash floods and landslides across Manipur, triggered by overflowing rivers and breaches in embankments across the state, an official statement said on Tuesday.advertisementThe floods have damaged at least 10,477 houses, leaving families in urgent need of shelter and assistance.
Since, May 31, the Army has been carrying out relief operations across multiple flood-affected localities, providing critical assistance to the people of Manipur, operating under extremely challenging conditions.According to official figures, the Army has evacuated over 1,560 persons to date. Major evacuations have taken place in Wangkhei, where 584 individuals were rescued, and at JNIMS Hospital, where 569 people, including 15 medical patients requiring urgent care, were safely evacuated.In Khitai Chingangbam Leikai, 110 persons were evacuated to the safe areas, while 115 were rescued from Laishram Leikai. Rescue teams also evacuated 65 individuals from Lamlong and 75 from Heinjang, where operations included navigating through challenging terrain and a fast flood stream due to a breach in the bund of the Imphal river.advertisementArmy personnel have also carried out special missions to rescue three specially-abled adults from different locations.Equipped with rescue boats, medical teams and essential relief materials, the Army troops have been operating in close coordination with the Assam Rifles, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the civil administration.The state government has established 57 relief camps, predominantly in Imphal East, offering temporary shelter and necessities, including food and water to those affected.Tune InMust Watch
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