2 major rivers overflow in Imphal valley, large parts of farmland submerged

The Iril river has flooded homes & roads in East district, while the Wangjing has inundated parts of Thoubal. Both are flowing above the danger level.

File photo of Manipur Fire Service, Assam Rifles, SDRF, NDRF and Indian Army evacuating the stranded medical students and staff amid severe waterlogging following heavy rainfall, at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal East on June 3, 2025 | ANI

Imphal: Two major rivers breached embankments in different parts of Manipur’s Imphal valley on Sunday night, flooding large tracts of agricultural land and residential areas, officials said on Monday.

The Iril river overflowed at Kshetrigao, inundating farmland, residential areas and roads in Imphal East district.

The Wangjing river was also flowing above the danger level, submerging Sangaiyumpham and Wangjing areas in Thoubal district, officials added.

A relief camp set up at Wangjing Kodompokpi Sports Complex was also severely waterlogged.

An iron bridge at Yairipok, built across the Thoubal river, was swept away by strong currents, cutting off several villages between Imphal East and Thoubal districts.

Meanwhile, the Manipur Fire Services rescue team evacuated more than 100 stranded residents at Yairipok Khoirom Mayai Leikai in Imphal East and shifted them to temporary relief centres.

The residential compound of Congress state president Keisham Meghachandra at Wangkhem in Thoubal district was also flooded. official said. PTI COR MNB

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