Don't venture near Ijei River: Noney DC
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, July 02 2022: Citing likelihood of breach in the dam like structure developed in the Ijei river due to the landslide, Noney district administration has cautioned civilians living in downstream areas of the Ijei river to evacuate and not to venture near the river bank.

In a notification, Noney DC Haulianlal Guite said the landslide also obstructed the course of the Ijei river which flows through Tamenglong and Noney districts, and cautioned the public, especially children, against going near the river.

If the situation further deteriorates, it would wreak havoc to the low-lying areas of Noney district, he said and also advised the people against travelling along the National Highway 37 due to multiple road blockages caused by the landslides.

DC Haulianlal Guite also informed that efforts are currently being made using a dozen earth movers to make a clear channel for allowing the safe outflow of stored water.

However, with morning rains on Friday and expected bad weather to continue, the condition is still developing and the future is unknown.

The public living in villages downstream are hereby advised to take their own precautions, and especially ensure children do not come out near the river and stay alert and be prepared for any assistance in case rain conditions deteriorate further, he reiterated.

Stating that district administration in coordination with various national and state teams are undertaking search & rescue, relief operations work, he said over 400 plus personnel across multiple central and state departments are involved in search and rescue work at the Marangjing landslide site.

While, 25 bodies have been recovered so far, 38 are still missing as of July 2, 10 am, the DC informed.

The public have also been notified to contact 7005000344 for relief materials, 08730935885 for health related issues and 08414876531 for control room for all information inflow and outflow.

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