Flood affects
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 08 2017:
The incessant rain in the past few days as well as the heavy shower yesterday night has brought several damages to Bishnupur district .
Houses, fish farms, paddy fields and properties of areas namely Konkham, Nambol Sabal Leikai, Kabowakching, Naorem, Maibam, Ishok under Nambol Municipal Council have been badly inflicted by the flood .
Vehicles passing through Tiddim road in Oinam AC have faced massive inconveniences .
Rise of water level of the rivers flowing through the district has affected many houses and fish farms of places like Nachou, Okshongbung, Panshang, Patlou, Konjengbam, Chengei, Turenbal, Shribon etc .
Meanwhile, many have left their homes to take refuge in temporary relief camps, reports our correspondent .
Drains and irrigation canals at Thangjing Mamang were cleaned to prevent clogging and overflowing of water under the supervision of ex MLA M Prithviraj and Moirang Municipal Council former Councillor M Ropojit .
Many paddy fields in Ngangkhalawai area are getting filled with water that runs down from the hills impacting the process of cultivation and farming.