Indian Army And Assam Rifles Rescue Approximately 800 Civilians Under Op. Jal Rahat -2
Heavy downpour over the past few days in Manipur has led to overflow of the Imphal River, one of the largest rivers in valley districts in Manipur, causing severe flood situations
(In the early hours, the office of All India Radio (AIR) Imphal was swiftly evacuated by Assam Rifles following an on call request from the Director of AIR.
The premises had been severely inundated, necessitating the urgent relocation of both staff and critical IT and communication equipment. The prompt response ensured the safety of personnel and preservation of essential broadcast infrastructure.)
Rescue efforts were carried out under intense conditions, with multiple columns fully equipped with buoyant rescue boats operating relentlessly to assist affected civilians. The situation is now under control, and Assam Rifles remains fully committed to supporting the people of Manipur during this crisis.
Heavy machinery such as excavators was utilised in the affected areas to prevent breaches in the flooded areas and clearance of debris in the landslide-affected areas by the Water Resource Department.
Eight Relief camps/shelters were opened in Imphal region.
Most of the affected people have gone to the houses of their relatives, and about 800 persons were living in the relief camps.
Over a thousand houses have been completely inundated by flood as the major rivers flowing in Manipur were all running above the danger levels.
Relief materials have been distributed.
Many people, including women and children, who were taking shelter on the rooftop were safely evacuated.
In a daring rescue operations at Imphal East local volunteers managed to reach a house and safely rescued two young children.
In coordinated high-risk operations, at the first stage over 270 people have been evacuated.
Manipur Governor, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, visited various flood-affected areas of Imphal city.
He went around different locations on the banks of the Imphal River, assessing its overall condition. The key locations that were visited included Kangla Nongpok Thong, Lairikyengbam Leikai, and Singjamei bridge.
Troops of Assam Rifles were swiftly deployed with Quick Reaction Teams to the most affected locations in Porompat, Wankhei , Sanjenthong, Palace Compound, New Checkon, Khurai Heikrumakhong Heinang, Soibam Leikai, Wangkhei Angom Leikai, Nongmeibung Raj Bari, Imphal East district and adjoining areas in Imphal East & west districts of Manipur.
Two major rescue columns were activated as part of the operation. The first column, Singjamei, conducted rescue operations in Wangkhei Khunou from 1130 hours to 1430 hours, extricating a total of 193 individuals including 64 men, 85 women and 44 children.
Two major rescue columns were activated as part of the operation.
The first column, Singjamei, conducted rescue operations in Wangkhei Khunou from 1130 hours to 1430 hours, extricating a total of 193 individuals including 64 men, 85 women and 44 children.
Simultaneously, the second column operated in Heikrumakhong between 1200 hours and 1430 hours, successfully rescuing 182 persons comprising 35 men, 90 women and 57 children.
At other locations in Imphal East and West, another 408 people were extricated including 137 men, 179 women and 92 children.
The total number of people rescued reached approximately 800 people, including approximately 10 to 20 differently abled and aged individuals.
All rescued persons were safely shifted to higher ground and secure locations. Aid provided on site included drinking water, food packets and immediate medical assistance by health experts from Assam Rifles .
A distress call from Khurai was received regarding missing children. The troops quickly launched search parties, located the children and rescued them at 1330 hours.
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