Archive · 2 Aug 2025
IAF Airlifts Essentials to Landslide-Hit Manipur Villages
Imagine a place in Manipur where heavy rain caused lots of dirt and rocks to slide down, blocking the roads.
This trapped many people in their villages.
To help, the Indian Air Force sent helicopters to deliver important things like rice and medicine.
These helicopters made nine trips to bring these supplies to the people who couldn't get out.
This helped those who were running out of food and other needed items.
Now, people are working to clear the roads so everyone can move around more easily.
Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted 5,300 kg of essential supplies to Manipur's Churachandpur district.
The district was cut off due to over 90 landslides triggered by incessant rainfall.
Mi-17 helicopters conducted nine sorties to deliver relief materials.
Remote villages experienced shortages of food, medicine, and other essentials.
The state government requested IAF assistance to reach affected villages.
- Who
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the state government of Manipur.
- What
- The IAF airlifted essential supplies, including rice and pulses, to the landslide-hit Churachandpur district in Manipur.
- When
- The airlift happened after landslides caused by a week of heavy rainfall.
- Where
- Churachandpur district in Manipur, particularly the Henglep sub-division and villages like Santing and Saichang.
- Why
- To provide essential supplies to communities isolated due to landslides that cut off road access.
Government Response
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Government Response
The government swiftly responded by requesting IAF assistance.
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- Weight of supplies
- 5,300 kg
- Affected district
- Churachandpur, Manipur
- Type of supplies
- Essential items including rice and pulses
- Number of landslides
- Over 90
- Air Force involvement
- Mi-17 helicopters
- Villages Mentioned
- Santing, Saichang, and adjoining villages