Kohima/ Nagaland : In response to the severe flooding affecting various parts of Manipur and requisitions for the help received from the Deputy Commissioner, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles launched Operation Jal Rahat-2.

Troops of Assam Rifles were swiftly deployed to the most affected locations in Porompat, Wankhei , Sanjenthong, Palace Compound, New Checkon, Khurai Heikrumakhong Heinang, Soibam Leikai, Wangkhei Angom Leikai, Nongmeibung Raj Bari in the Imphal East and Imphal West districts of Manipur.

Two major rescue columns were activated as part of the operation. The first column at Singjamei, conducted rescue operations in Wangkhei Khunou extricating 193 individuals including 85 women and 44 children.

Simultaneously, the second column operated in Heikrumakhong, successfully rescuing 182 persons including 90 women and 57 children.At other locations in Imphal East and West districts, another 408 people were extricated including 179 women and 92 children.

The total number of people rescued reached approximately 800, including approximately 10 to 20 differently abled and aged individuals.

All rescued persons were safely shifted to higher ground and secure locations. Aid provided on-site included drinking water, food packets and immediate medical assistance by health experts from Assam Rifles.

A distress call from Khurai was received regarding missing children. The troops quickly launched search parties, located the children and rescued them in the afternoon.

In addition, in the early hours, the office of All India Radio (AIR), Imphal was swiftly evacuated by Assam Rifles following an on-call request from the Director, AIR.

The premises had been severely inundated, necessitating the urgent relocation of both staff and critical IT and communication equipment. The prompt response ensured the safety of personnel and the preservation of essential broadcast infrastructure.

Rescue efforts were carried out under intense conditions, with multiple columns fully equipped with buoyant rescue boats operating relentlessly to assist affected civilians. The situation is now under control, and Assam Rifles remains fully committed to supporting the people of Manipur during this crisis.

PRO & Spokesperson,
Ministry of Defence,
Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh

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