Schools shut for 3 days as heavy rains lash state
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 28 2024:
All schools in Manipur have been
ordered to remain closed for three days
from May 29 due to the bad weather conditions and widespread destruction caused
to many households and installations following incessant rain in the aftermath of
cyclone Remal.
As per an official notification issued
Tuesday by the Directorate of Education
(Schools), "In view of the widespread destruction and inconveniences caused to
many households and installations across
the state due to incessant rain and floods
that followed and in anticipation of the
same in the following days, all schools of the
state will stay closed on May 29, 30 and 31' .
During this period, all activities at schools, including the admission process should not be taken up, it said.
Meanwhile, in the wake of rivers in the
state swelling up due to incessant rainfall, chief minister N Biren Singh said that one gate of the Ithai Barrage was opened to regulate the rising water level of rivers
caused by incessant heavy rainfall.
"We are closely monitoring the situation,
and any further openings will be done in
consultation with the Water Resources
Department (WRD) and the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), " Biren posted on X .
Ithai barrage serves a pivotal role in
regulating the region's water dynamics and
serves as the primary outlet for draining
water out of the Manipur Valley.
Rivers in the state are intricately linked
and fall into Loktak Lake from where it is
drained out by the Manipur river where
the Ithai Barrage is located.
"Our official teams are working tirelessly
around the clock to manage this situation
effectively and ensure the safety of the
people," Biren added.
Incessant rain caused the Sekmai river
to overflow in the Imphal West district and
inundated several houses.
A few pucca
structures were also washed away by the
overflowing water, officials said.
Downpours also flooded several areas of
Churachandpur district headquarters and
Ukhrul, Bishnupur and Kakching districts
as well.
Several vehicles along Imphal-Ukhrul
road were left stranded after mudslides
were reported at two places.
The Ukhrul
district headquarters ground was also
submerged.
In Tamenglong district, heavy
rain and gusty wind uprooted several trees and damaged
power lines.
Several relief camps in the
Imphal Valley where displaced
people from the ethnic violence
were staying were also inundated due to heavy downpours.
Displaced people staying at
Ideal Girls College at Akampat
in Imphal East district and Sunusiphai Upper Primary School
in Bishnupur district faced inconveniences after all the rooms
occupied by them were flooded.
(With inputs from PTI) .