CM inspects
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 07 2024:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has inspected some areas which were affected by the recent hailstorm, today.
Notably, the intense hailstorm which swept through parts of Imphal and some other places on May 5, 2024 left behind a trail of destruction and the Government has sanctioned Rs 6.9 crore to assist the victims of the natural calamity in repairing their houses.
The Chief Minister had yesterday said that over 15,000 houses were damaged on May 5 due to the natural calamity.
Regarding his inspection tour, the Chief Minister uploaded a video clip of him meeting the victims of the hailstorm which is nearly seven minutes long on his Facebook page.
Meanwhile, Governor Anusuiya Uikey has expressed deep concern and sympathy to all the people who were deeply affected by the heavy rains accompanied by hailstorm and gusty winds that wreaked havoc in several parts of the State on Sunday, May 5, 2024 .
The Governor nonetheless lauded the swift response of the State Government for providing immediate relief assistance to the victims.