CM briefed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 03 2024:
Chairman of Loktak Development Authority (LDA) Asnikumar Moirangthem has briefed Chief Minister N Biren Singh on the ongoing flood relief and rescue operations being conducted by LDA in coordination with various agencies, departments, and local volunteers.
The briefing took place while the Chief Minister was inspecting Singjamei area, where there is significant flooding, said LDA in a statement and added that Asnikumar joined the LDA team and local volunteers in preparing boats for flood relief and rescue operations.
The operational efforts are being led by Project Director L Bhagaton Singh and Superintending Engineer Ng Sanajaoba Meetei, it added.
Apart from relief and rescue efforts, LDA officials are also overseeing assessments of river and stream conditions to facilitate effective downstream water drainage and identify potential choke points, LDA continued and added that immediate clearing of obstructed areas such as weeds and garbage is underway to ensure water drains away unimpeded.
It also said that LDA acknowledges the invaluable support of the fishing community from Thanga, whose members and boats are being used to bolster ongoing relief efforts.
Asnikumar emphasized that such unprecedented flash floods are occurring due to extensive deforestation in the catchment areas of rivers and streams flowing through the valley district.