Squall wreaks havoc at Khongjom
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, March 31 2024:
A strong wind accompanied by heavy rains left behind a trail of destruction at Khongjom in Thoubal district today at around 10 am.
It is reported that the gusty wind caused extensive damage to about five houses, standing crops and livestock shelters at Khongjom Keithel and Sapam Sangaikhong.
North East Now, however, reported that as many as 40 houses were destroyed by the wind while five women were 'reportedly' in jured in the incident.
Thoudam Netrajit, a local of Sapam Sangaikhong whose house has been swept away, told media persons that his house has been damaged beyond repair in today's windstorm along with properties worth around Rs 6 lakh.
Netrajit sought some sort of financial assistance from the Government.
Thoubal DC Ahanthem Subhash has visited the affected families at Sangaikhong and taken stock of the situation.
The Thoubal DC who was accompanied by SDO M Ranjita extended a cash assistance of Rs 10,000 and some relief materials to Thoudam Netrajit.