Agri land, farms affected
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, July 09 2015 :
Due to incessant rain over the past few days and breach in the river embankment at the south of Tentha Khunou Maning Leikai this morning, more than 700 acres of agricultural land and many fish farms have been severely affected in Tentha Heibung.
In a statement issued by Tentha Heibung Tranquility Club, Tentha, the villagers tried to halt the inflow of water whole day but the attempts went in vain.
Though the AE of Flood Control extended assistance by supplying 2800 sacks and 8 mats, no assistance has been provided by the Flood Control, Thoubal district HQs which is located outside the gate of the Chief Minister's residence.
The statement urged the State Government and the department concerned to provide immediate relief to the villagers.