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Flash floods in Manipur’s Senapati affect 500 families, 300 acres
Flash floods along the Ngaorei/Laini River in Manipur's Senapati district have hit nearly 500 families and destroyed over 300 acres of agricultural land in Laii village. Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho visited…
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Flash floods along the Ngaorei/Laini River in Manipur's Senapati district have hit nearly 500 families and destroyed over 300 acres of agricultural land in Laii village. Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho visited the area with district officials on Saturday, promising compensation for farmers whose newly planted paddy was washed away. The Assam Tribune reports that Dikho called the flooding 'very, very heavy' and said the government would prioritise relief.
Relief has begun with 90 bags of rice distributed by the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand. The Laini bridge connecting Laii with Kharasom in Ukhrul district has been damaged, cutting off a key route. Officials from agriculture and public works departments are assessing losses, which will be submitted to the Disaster Management Authority. The village authority says 80,000-90,000 tins of paddy have been submerged, risking the year's harvest.
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Flood narratives in the Northeast often paint a picture of helplessness, but the quick visit by the Deputy Chief Minister and district officials to Laii village shows a government that is at least seen to be acting. The real test will be whether compensation reaches farmers before the next sowing window closes. With the Laini bridge damaged and 80,000-90,000 tins of paddy submerged, the question is less about intent and more about the speed of Disaster Management Authority assessments.
Source: assamtribune.com
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