Imphal (Manipur) [India], In the wake of the devastating floods caused by Cyclone Ramal, rescue operations are in full swing in Manipur. The NDRF, Indian Army and Assam Rifles, along with local authorities, are distributing water bottles by boat to people trapped in buildings. They are helping people stranded in heavily flooded areas, taking them to safer places by boat. Arun Kumar Sinha, Principal Secretary to the Manipur government and in-charge of the control room, told ANI that the Manipur government has set up a. Control room which operates 24x7 to help people.He told ANI, "The Manipur government has set up a control room which operates 24x7, representatives from various departments including SDRF and police are present to assist the public. Anyone facing any problem can contact us for help. Can contact us."
The Manipur government has set up a 24/7 control room to deal with the flood crisis caused by Cyclone Remal to improve coordination of rescue and relief efforts and rapidly respond to the needs of the affected people. He further said, “We have already evacuated around 3000 people and the number will continue to increase as human areas are still waterlogged and many people need evacuation, which the district administration is trying to provide Manipur government principal secretary Arun Kumar Sinha said rescue operations are underway, with various agencies working together to provide relief material and evacuate people.“Manipur Police, SDRF, NDRF – we all are working together to provide relief material like water, food etc.” We are also trying to evacuate as many people as possible." "The water is receding now. I think things should return to normal in a day or two but after that we have to look at the health issues related to this flood. Our most important task after a few days will be to take care of the health of the people so that any disease and water-borne diseases can be prevented from spreading."We are trying our best and trying to provide as much relief as possible," said Principal Secretary to the Government of Manipur.
Colonel Radhakrishnan, commanding officer of 33 Assam Rifles, told ANI, "Ever since the disaster struck Manipur, Assam Rifles was called upon and we have volunteered. Around 6,500 people have been rescued so far. We have rescued people Water bottles and food have also been distributed." Those who are stuck in areas where the water level is high.Heavy rains have caused floods in many parts of Manipur including Imphal. Manipur Chief Minister said that due to Cyclone Ramal, the state is receiving continuous rains. Assam Rifles, along with local authorities, is carrying out rescue operations and rescuing people from various flood-affected areas of the state. 40 NDRF personnel and 6 additional motorboats have reached Imphal to assist the state government in rescue. Operations, H added.
The Manipur government has set up a 24/7 control room to deal with the flood crisis caused by Cyclone Remal to improve coordination of rescue and relief efforts and rapidly respond to the needs of the affected people. He further said, “We have already evacuated around 3000 people and the number will continue to increase as human areas are still waterlogged and many people need evacuation, which the district administration is trying to provide Manipur government principal secretary Arun Kumar Sinha said rescue operations are underway, with various agencies working together to provide relief material and evacuate people.“Manipur Police, SDRF, NDRF – we all are working together to provide relief material like water, food etc.” We are also trying to evacuate as many people as possible." "The water is receding now. I think things should return to normal in a day or two but after that we have to look at the health issues related to this flood. Our most important task after a few days will be to take care of the health of the people so that any disease and water-borne diseases can be prevented from spreading."We are trying our best and trying to provide as much relief as possible," said Principal Secretary to the Government of Manipur.
Colonel Radhakrishnan, commanding officer of 33 Assam Rifles, told ANI, "Ever since the disaster struck Manipur, Assam Rifles was called upon and we have volunteered. Around 6,500 people have been rescued so far. We have rescued people Water bottles and food have also been distributed." Those who are stuck in areas where the water level is high.Heavy rains have caused floods in many parts of Manipur including Imphal. Manipur Chief Minister said that due to Cyclone Ramal, the state is receiving continuous rains. Assam Rifles, along with local authorities, is carrying out rescue operations and rescuing people from various flood-affected areas of the state. 40 NDRF personnel and 6 additional motorboats have reached Imphal to assist the state government in rescue. Operations, H added.
