Awangbow Newmai inspects Sekmai river bank
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, August 12 2022:
Water Resource and Relief & Disaster Management Minister, Awangbow Newmai today checked the vulnerable river bank of Sekmai river in and around Kakching and Wangjing Tentha areas.
He was accompanied by Leishiyo Keishing, MLA, Phungyar AC; M Rameshwar Singh, MLA, Kakching AC and Paonam Brojen Singh, MLA, Wangjing Tentha AC.
Speaking to media persons, Awangbow Newmai shared that the Ministerial team noted the critical areas of the Sekmai river.
"A solution to avoid flooding during the rainy season is being studied", said the Minister while adding that a project has been taken up in this regard.
He also informed that a team of engineers will be sent as soon as possible to the critical area.
It may be noted that the Ministerial team was accompanied by Additional Chief Engineer (Flood), Y Homendro Singh; Shahid Shah, SE, WR Department and other officials of the department.