Landslide on National Highway 2 cuts off Imphal-Dimapur road link

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IMPHAL

Massive landslide was reported at National Highway number 2 along the Khongnem Thana area in Senapati district, which has paralysed the Imphal-Dimapur road.

According to ground reports, one truck and two excavators have also been swept away by the landslide. No casualty has been reported till the filing of this report.

Incessant rains in the state of Manipur for the past couple of days have not only caused disruption but have raised the water level of all the rivers flowing in the state.

The Department of Relief and Disaster Management have issued a notification stating that the water levels in the rivers flowing across Imphal valley and the state have risen to “Warning Level”.

The department concerned have also asked the people to remain vigilant, and a toll free helpline number 1070 can be used from all numbers except JIO as Standard Disaster Helpline in the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) of the Department.