More than 19,000 people have been affected by severe flooding in Manipur following days of incessant torrential rain, which caused rivers to overflow and embankments to breach, officials said on Monday.

According to state authorities, 3,365 houses have been damaged and 19,811 residents impacted by the flooding over the past four days. In response, 31 relief camps—mostly concentrated in the worst-hit Imphal East district—have been set up to provide shelter and support to those evacuated from their homes.

The assembly constituencies of Heingang, Wangkhei, and Khurai in Imphal East, along with parts of Senapati district, have borne the brunt of the floodwaters. A total of 47 landslides have also been reported across the state during the same period.

Large parts of Imphal city and surrounding areas remain inundated, with floodwaters breaching embankments in Khurai, Heingang, and Checkon areas. Critical infrastructure has also been affected, including offices, health facilities, and the All India Radio complex in Imphal.

Flooding at the state-run Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Porompat forced the evacuation of several patients on Sunday evening. Water entered the ground floor of the hospital, affecting the female orthopaedic and surgery wards. Local volunteers, State and National Disaster Response Force (SDRF and NDRF) teams worked together to relocate patients safely.

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, accompanied by Chief Secretary PK Singh and senior officials, visited several submerged areas in Imphal town—including Kangla Nongpok Thong, Lairikyengbam Leikai, and Singjamei Bridge—to assess the flood situation.

The water level of the Iril river in Imphal East crossed the danger mark on Sunday but has not yet breached its embankments. In the Senapati district, areas near Viewland Colony were flooded after the Senapati river overflowed.

The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have played a crucial role in rescue operations, evacuating approximately 800 people, including the elderly and differently abled, from severely affected localities in Imphal East. Quick reaction teams were deployed to Porompat, Wangkhei, Sanjenthong, Palace Compound, New Checkon, Khurai Heikrumakhong, Soibam Leikai, Wangkhei Angom Leikai, and Nongmeibung Raj Bari, among others.

In view of the ongoing crisis, Governor Bhalla announced an extension of the summer vacation in schools across Imphal East, Imphal West, and the Senapati sub-division until further notice.

Authorities continue to coordinate with all relevant departments and agencies to ensure timely relief and rehabilitation for those affected by the disaster.