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Manipur floods displace thousands, damage crops and homes

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People wading through floodwaters at Kongba in Imphal East on June 3.
Photo: AFP

Relentless monsoon rains have triggered flash floods and landslides across Manipur, affecting over 165,000 people and damaging more than 115 hectares of crops.

As of Wednesday, 4,097 individuals have been evacuated and 35,342 homes impacted, with officials warning that numbers may rise as access improves in remote areas.

At least 47 landslides have been reported, severely affecting regions like Khurai, Wangkhei and Bashikhong. In total, 3,365 houses have been damaged.

Authorities have established 31 relief camps, primarily in Imphal East, to aid those displaced.

The worst-hit areas include Heingang, Wangkhei and Khurai constituencies, as well as parts of Senapati district, where floodwaters continue to wreak havoc. Rescue and relief operations remain underway.

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