Flood at Chandel's Khumji Lok
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 17 2011:
Khumji Lok area of Chandel district has been flooded due to heavy rainfall since June 10.Due to the flood a large number of pipe support, anchor blocks have also been damaged.
The damages have affected the normal supply of raw water to the main pipe and to the general public of the Khumji Lok area, informed a release of AE PHED, Chandel district O Nilamani today.
Repairing works are going on, the release said, adding that it may take about two weeks to complete the repairing works.
Until the repair works are completed normal supply of water cannot be resumed, the AE informed appealing to the people to bear the hardship caused by the flood.
Rain in the last few days has also flooded many low lying areas under Khurai Assembly constituency.
Drains at Kangjam Leirak and its neighbouring localities have been cleaned under the initiative of social worker L Yaima.
He also distributed rice and dal to residents affected by floods today.
He distributed rice and dal to around 70 families.