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Floods worsen in Manipur valley, landslides cut off NHs
Imphal: Life have been severely disrupted in Manipur due to flooding triggered by incessant rainfall. Residential areas have been inundated, with the Iril and Nambul rivers swelling beyond danger levels.
Reports indicate that two children were swept away in a flash flood on Saturday morning, though official confirmation is still awaited. A viral video circulating on social media shows frantic rescue efforts as people attempt to locate the missing children.
State commissioner-cum-secretary of water resources department, Ningthouja Geoffrey, has issued an advisory recommending the evacuation of residents living in flood-prone areas along the Imphal River within Imphal city.
The advisory highlights that Kangpokpi, which serves as the catchment area for the river, has received 175 mm of rainfall in 72 hours from 6am on May 28 to 6am on Saturday. Based on past trends, an average daily rainfall of 45 mm over three consecutive days — a total of 135 mm within 72 hours — has been known to cause flooding in the Imphal Valley.
This benchmark is used by the water resources department in determining emergency flood control measures.
by Taboola
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In May 2024, Kangpokpi saw a record rainfall of 131 mm within 24 hours due to Cyclone Remal, leading to river breaches, overflows, and widespread devastation in Imphal Valley. With the Imphal river already flowing above high flood level, overflows and breaches have occurred at multiple locations, and runoff water from Kangpokpi is expected to exacerbate the situation further.
"The surface run off of rainwaters from Kangpokpi will now be reaching Imphal valley, and is expected to lead to overflows at more stretches along Imphal river,' it stated.
