House swept away days before wedding
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, June 05 2025: Another sad story has emerged of a bridegroom-to-be whose house was completely swept away on his Heijingpot Day (pre-wedding ritual) on May 31 after the Imphal River breached its bank in Khurai Heikrumakhong area.

Khurai Heikrumakhong was one of the worst hit areas during the recent disaster.

Many houses suffered extensive damages by to the raging water currents, while at least four houses were completely swept, leaving behind a large expanse of land and barely any evidence of dwelling.

On May 31, which happened to be his Heijingpot day, Keisam Diamond (30) s/o Ibotombi of Khurai Heigrumakhong Langka Konsam Leikai received his Bor Baton (invitation) around 9.30 am amid heavy rainfall.

House swept away days before wedding

His wedding was scheduled on June 2.After the bride's family left, he went to assist in repairing the bank of the Imphal River in Khurai Heikrumakhong area, which showed signs of leakage.

However, the river breached its banks shortly after.

Diamond did not even have the time to deliver the food items to his bride-to-be's family when the flood waters swept away his house along with the items.

The house, which he had been repairing for his wedding, was gone in an instant.

Speaking to this daily, Diamond recounted that he had been in a relationship with his fiancee for over four years and worked hard to renovate his house before the wedding.

There are only three members in the family.

His mother sells 'Singju' at Khurai Heikrumakhong Keithel, while he works as a technician at Airtel.

Diamond continued that the area where his house used to be is now a bare expanse of land with no sign of a house ever being in the location.

He and his family is currently seeking shelter at an acquaintance's place, and his marriage has been postponed till a new house is built.

As such, he urged all concerned to help rebuilt his house and alleviate the sufferings of his family.

Apart from Diamond, the houses of his neighbours, Leichombam Suresh (54) s/o (L) Tomba, Koijam Nabachandra (74) and Keisham Boicha were also swept away by the flood waters.

Leichomba Suresh and his son used to work at construction sites.

There are total of five people in his family; including him, his wife, son, daughter-in-law and daughter.

The flood on May 31 took away their house and all they have been left with are the clothes on their body.

As such, families like them who have lost everything or have suffered extensive damages are praying for the government to look into their plight and help them rebuild their homes and life.