Bridge washed away in Manipur storm flood, several villages cut off from communication; local officials on alert

News Topical, Digital Desk : Manipur's capital Imphal and other districts have been receiving continuous rain for the last five days. Due to widespread flooding caused by the rain, the state government has issued instructions to keep all educational institutions closed. Due to this, all educational institutions remained closed in Manipur on Tuesday.

Phaonaaba Unity Bridge washed away in flash floods in Manipur

Meanwhile, severe floods in Manipur washed away the Phaonaaba Unity Bridge over the Thoubal River on the afternoon of September 14, disrupting major transport links and cutting off many villages.

Increased concerns of people living on the banks of the river

The current was so strong that the entire bridge was swept away by the torrent, disrupting the movement of essential supplies and raising concerns for communities living along the river.

Local authorities have issued an alert and rescue teams are on standby to assist those living in vulnerable areas. Officials said the damage is being assessed while engineers are looking for temporary solutions to restore connectivity.

Villagers appeal for immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts

Meanwhile, villagers have appealed for immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts as fears of shortage of food, medicine and other essential commodities grow.

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