Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Manipur Flooding: Rescue Operations Underway Amidst Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Imphal, Manipur, leading to a flood-like situation.
Rescue operations involving the Manipur Fire Service, Assam Rifles, SDRF, NDRF, and the Indian Army are underway.
Hundreds of people have been evacuated, including medical students and staff from JNIMS.
Roads were submerged, causing disruption.
The Imphal River's embankment breached, causing further flooding.
Weather warnings predict continued heavy rain in the region.
Joint evacuation operations are rescuing stranded medical students and staff from JNIMS in Imphal.
Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging and a flood-like situation in Imphal.
The Manipur Fire Service, Assam Rifles, SDRF, NDRF, and Indian Army are involved in rescue efforts.
Over 1,500 people were rescued across various districts due to flooding.
The Imphal River's embankment breached at four points, worsening the flooding.
- Who
- Manipur Fire Service, Assam Rifles, SDRF, NDRF, Indian Army, medical students, and residents.
- What
- Severe waterlogging and flooding due to heavy rainfall.
- When
- Ongoing, with reports from Sunday and May 31st.
- Where
- Imphal, Manipur
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and the breach of the Imphal River's embankment.
- Affected Area
- Imphal, Manipur
- Rescue Teams Involved
- Manipur Fire Service, Assam Rifles, SDRF, NDRF, Indian Army
- People Rescued
- Over 1,500
- Incident
- Breach of Imphal River embankment
- Evacuated from JNIMS
- Medical students and staff
Sources
IAF rescues 14 people stranded in swollen river in Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border
Andhra Pradesh govt. taking steps to rescue Telugu people stranded in flood-hit Sikkim
Four more killed in northeast floods; 3.64 lakh affected in Assam; 1,500 tourists stranded in Sikkim
Over 500 civilians rescued by Army, Assam Rifles in flood-struck Manipur
IAF rescues 14 from Arunachal island
3.64 lakh hit by floods in 19 Assam districts, northeast reels under deluge
Viral video shows man crossing flooded river on hanging bridge in Arunachal Pradesh
Flood situation in Guwahati remains critical; IMD predicts more rain
Flood situation remains critical in Assam; Met Dept predicts more rain
