Water levels in several major rivers across Manipur have dropped significantly, offering temporary relief after relentless rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the state in recent days.
According to official data from multiple monitoring stations, river levels have shown a clear downward trend, easing immediate concerns of further inundation in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Among the most notable changes, the Imphal River at Minuthong recorded a drop of 17.5 centimetres, bringing its current level down to 787.725 metres—below the designated danger mark. The Lilong River saw the most substantial decrease, falling by two metres to 783.200 metres. The Iril River at Irilbung dropped by 1.5 metres, while the Nambul River showed a smaller but steady decline of 5 centimetres.
Although the Nambol River at Nambol Bridge remains above its normal range, its water levels are receding gradually. The Thoubal River continues to flow safely at 777.150 metres, and the Manipur River at Ithai Barrage remains well below the flood line at 769.070 metres.
The data, collected from the evening of June 1 through the morning of June 2, suggests that river conditions are stabilizing. However, state authorities remain on high alert, as many regions continue to grapple with the aftermath of the floods.
Despite the drop in water levels, the humanitarian impact remains significant. Over 19,000 residents have been affected, with many displaced by the swelling rivers and flash floods following days of torrential rain. A total of 3,365 homes have been reported damaged due to floodwaters and embankment breaches.
In response, 31 relief camps have been established, primarily in the heavily impacted Imphal East district, to accommodate those displaced. Constituencies under Heingang, Wangkhei, and Khurai, along with parts of Senapati district, have reported extensive damage and displacement. In addition, 47 landslides have been reported during this period, compounding the crisis.
Parts of Imphal city remain waterlogged, with breaches reported in embankments at Khurai, Heingang, and Checkon. Flooding has disrupted critical infrastructure, including government offices, healthcare centres, and the All India Radio complex.
At the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Porompat, floodwaters entered the hospital’s ground floor on Sunday, prompting the evacuation of patients from the female orthopaedic and surgical wards. Rescue efforts were carried out by teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local volunteers.
State officials continue to monitor the situation closely as recovery efforts get underway amid the ongoing challenges posed by damaged infrastructure and displaced communities.
