Newmai inspects
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, June 02 2022:
Minister for Water Resource and Relief & Disaster Management, Awangbow Newmai today checked the vulnerable riverbank of Iril river and its tributaries namely Guru Pat stream and Yaralpat stream along with Kshetrigao AC MLA, Sheikh Noorul Hassan.
The Ministerial team noted the critical areas such as left bank of Iril river at Kshetri Awang Leikai Top Khongnangkhong, Salaudin and Jalil Mapa, Naharup Chandan Thongkhong, Khongjin Culvert Achouba and Saikhom Mapa.
Moreover, the condition of streams from Yaralpat and Guru Pat, which is about 5.5 kms in length, was also inspected and the team consequently decided to take up desiltation work after the monsoon season.
Briefing the media, Awangbow said that expert study on soil condition is required for a permanent solution to avoid flooding and soil erosion during the rainy season.
For permanent solution of affected areas, the Minister informed that the Department will submit a DPR (detailed project report) to the Ministry concerned .
The Ministerial team was accompanied by Y Homendro Singh, Additional Chief Engineer (Flood), Shahid Shah, SE and Remmei Ningthoujao EE, Water Resources Department and other officials of the Department.