Imphal, May 28: Incessant heavy rainfall inundated several areas of Manipur on Tuesday affecting normal life, officials said. In Imphal East district traffic movement was affected at Andro parking, Checkon, Mahabali and Wangkhei due to waterlogging caused by clogged drains.
Major roads were also inundated at Kakwa in Imphal West district affecting traffic movement, they said. No report of death or injury have been reported in the heavy rain, officials said. Manipur Rains: Truck Falls Into Gorge After Landslide, Terrifying Video Surfaces.
Incessant Rainfall Affects Normal Life in Manipur
#WATCH | Cyclone Remal aftermath: Several areas in Manipur's Imphal inundated following incessant rainfall. pic.twitter.com/vFAMsU4Bdu
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Heavy train triggered a mudslide near Sinam village in Kangpokpi district on NH 37 Imphal-Silchar highway sweeping off a truck into a gorge. Several other trucks have been left stranded waiting for excavators to clear the debris, officials said. Mizoram Quarry Collapse: 21 Dead, Several Missing in Stone Quarry Mishap in Aizawl; Heavy Rain Adds to Woes (Watch Videos).
In Senapati district many rivers are overflowing and flood waters have entered several localities of the district. Several rivers in Imphal valley including the largest Imphal river have also swelled due to the incessant heavy rainfall, they said.