Incessant rainfall inundates roads, houses
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, July 28 2025: Incessant rainfall since Sunday night till Monday morning inundated low lying areas in the valley districts including the Khwairamband Keithel, parts of the national highways and several localities.

According to a data provided by the Agrometeorological Field Unit (AMFU) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Lamphelpat, around 140.1ml of rainfall was recorded in between Sunday night and early Monday morning.

The incessant rains flooded parts of Singjamei Waikhom Leikai and Kakwa along the national highways.

Areas of Takhellambam Leikai along Tiddim were also waterlogged with similar scenes from Tera Bazar to Sagolband, BT Road to Khwairamband Keithel and Temporary market.

Incessant rainfall inundates roads, houses

Several localities in the valley districts also reported inundation.

Meanwhile, the one-hour long downpour on Monday afternoon triggered waterlogging of several major roads and residences in Imphal area apart from causing huge inconveniences to commuters.

The downpour, which began around 12.40 pm continued to flood major roads of the state capital including Tera Bazar to Sagolband, BT road to Ima Keithel, areas of Temporary Market, Kakwa road and other localities.

Some affected residents contacted by this daily, pointed out that the state faces breaching of river banks every monsoon season.

Despite knowing that the manmade floods occur every year, it is questionable why authorities concerned have not taken up any effective preventive measures.

The residents continued that the situation remained unchanged whether it was during the time of the popular government or during the current President's Rule.

In addition, most of the roads are filled with potholes, increasing the risks of accidents.

The heavy downpour made such roads look like large pools of water, covering the size of the potholes underneath, which is dangerous.

Thus, the residents urged authorities concerned to take up necessary measures before flash floods occur.

As per the five-day weather forecast of Indian Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences, major parts of the state will experience heavy rains till August 3, while other areas would face thunderstorms.

So far, around 87.5 ml of rainfall was recoded in Lilong, 58.5 ml in Lamsang, 58.0 ml in Sainik School, 51.9 ml in Imphal Airport, 50.5 ml in Yaralpat, 47.5 ml in Moirang, 46.6 ml in Bishnupur, 28.9 ml in Ukhrul, 24.8 ml in Thoubal, 24.5 ml in Churachandpur, 21.0 ml in Khoupum, 21.0 ml in Chandel and 16.2 ml in Tamenglong.

Although the valley districts experienced most of the heavy rainfall, the water level of the rivers has not seen significant rise.

A flood report by Water Resources Department informed that Kangpokpi, from where the Imphal River originates, recorded no more than 6ml of rainfall from 6am Sunday till 6am Monday.

Saikul, the origin of Iril River, recorded only 5ml of rainfall; while Litan, the origin of Thoubal River, recorded only 10ml of rainfall.

The water level of Imphal River and Iril River are well below the reading level.

Nambul River, however, is flowing above the warning level at Thong Nambonbi.

Both Thoubal River and Manipur River are also flowing below the warning level.

On the other hand, a PTI report stated that rainfall record this year during the monsoon season is seven per cent higher than previous years.

The IMD data has stated that the rain, which began falling from first week of June, has covered most of the states.

In the Indian context, around 447.8ml of rainfall was recorded during this period, which is higher than the normal rate of 418.9ml.Heavy rainfall was reported in Rajasthan, Ladakh, Nagaland, Manipur and Sikkim.

Since June 1, Manipur recorded a total rainfall of 457.9ml, while Nagaland reported around 514.5 ml.

Meanwhile, many have expressed dissatisfaction over the government authorities' lackadaisical attitude in taking up effective measures to prevent flooding.

Others have factored the non-cleaning of drains and encroachments over the drainage system as the reason behind the flooding.

Many others have also stated that the lack of civic sense such as random dumping of garbage in the drains and river systems are leading to blockages and subsequently, flooding.