Flood aid
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 12 2017:
Relief materials have been distributed to people taking shelter in relief camps along the Takyel Khongbal road after their houses have been flooded .
The relief materials distributed by Patsoi AC MLA AK Mirabai at four different relief camps today included mattresses, blankets, drinking water and rice .
Speaking to media persons after distributing the relief materials, AK Mirabai remarked that construction of many institutions and Government offices has been causing floods in Takyel Khongbal area as the natural drainage system has been blocked .
She said that a major plan would be formulated to avoid flooding of Takyel Khongbal area annually .
Necessary measures would be initiated in consultation with departments concerned to repair drainage systems and take up land development works in depressed areas, Mirabai said .
She further informed that a medical camp has been opened for the flood affected people.