Declare flood situation in Manipur as a "State Calamity"
- 01st June 2025 :: Dr. Angom Bimol Akoijam -

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To
His Excellency
The Hon'ble Governor of Manipur
Raj Bhavan, Imphal - 795001
Manipur

Dear Shri Ajay Kumar Bhallaji,

I write to you with grave concern regarding the flooding that has recently gripped multiple districts across the state, Imphal East being among the worst affected areas so far.

Unfortunately, such flooding has been a recurrent phenomenon in the state largely due to, amongst others, deforestation and policy failures.

However, compared to the earlier occasions. the onset of the flooding this time is not only quite early but it has also already caused severe disruptions and damages.

This signals a clear warning that the situation is likely to get worse this season.

In fact, with the India Meteorological Department having already issued an orange alert for continued heavy rainfall, it is evident that the present situation is only the beginning of a potentially prolonged and worsening monsoon season.

In view of the above, I therefore urge you to officially declare the current flood situation in Manipur as a "State Calamity."

This declaration would enable the activation of institutional measures to deal with the present situation as well as the challenges in the days to come. Such an official pronouncement will enable as to streamline inter-departmental coordination and mobilize resources - facilitate urgent financial assistance from the Centre, unlock targeted schemes for relief and rehabilitation as well as infrastructure restoration and preventive measures.

I trust in Your Excellency's wisdom to act decisively in the interest of the people of Manipur during this critical hour by immediately declaring the present flood situation as a "State Calamity".

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Angom Bimol Akoijam
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) Inner Manipur
Member Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth & Sports
Keishamthong Top Leirak
Imphal West, Manipur-795001