Kohima/Nagaland : Indian Army and Assam Rifles continued extensive flood rescue operations across Imphal East and Imphal West districs of Manipur, on the Day-2 of Operation Jalrahat-2, rescuing over 500 civilians, including children and the elderly, from severely waterlogged areas such as Wangkhei, Heingang, Lamlong, Khurai, JNIMS and Ahallup.

Ten flood relief colums, equipped with BAUTs, inflatable boats from the Army Engineers were deployed for the rescue operations.

Troops also undertook emergency repairs of the breached Iril River boundary wall near Arapti Lamkhai in Lilong, Thoubal District, to control further flooding. At JNIMS hospital, boats were used to ferry stranded patients to safety.

Nearly 800 bottles of drinking water and other essential supplies were distributed to displaced families across relief zones.

Indian Army and Assam Rifles continue to operate in close coordination with civil authorities to reach affected communities and provide all support.

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