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Heavy rains trigger flash floods in Imphal valley

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Press Trust of India Imphal
Last Updated : Jun 13 2018 | 7:25 PM IST

Incessant rains over the past 24 hours have triggered flash floods in the Imphal Valley, officials said today.

Several low-lying areas in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Bishenpur districts have been inundated, they said.

The General Administration Department declared a holiday today for all government offices and educational institutions.

The Directorate of Education (School) declared a two-day holiday - today and tomorrow - for all government and private schools in the Imphal Valley, barring Jiribam district.

Although the rain stopped in the morning, the MeT department has predicted more showers till June 15.

In Thoubal district, at least a hundred houses have been flooded by the overflowing Thoubal river, forcing residents to take shelter in relief camps.

The Imphal river at Minuthong in the state capital is flowing at the "highest flood level". The Irilbung and Lilong rivers are also flowing at the danger level, they said.

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First Published: Jun 13 2018 | 7:25 PM IST

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