Imphal: Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar, IAS, on July 31 visited flood-affected areas of Manipur’s Churachandpur district to assess damage caused by flash floods in several parts of the town and its adjoining areas.
The flood-affected areas visited by the Deputy Commissioner included Sielmat, Lower Chapel Lane, Hiangtam Lamka, Chiengkonpang and Beulalane within Churachandpur town. During the visit, the DC interacted with affected families and distributed relief materials.
He assured residents of all possible support from the District Administration and informed them that damage assessment was underway for providing further assistance.
Heavy and incessant rainfall since Thursday afternoon led to waterlogging and damage in several parts of the town.
Thangjohnson, son of (late) Paukhanmung of New Lamka Vengnuam South, was reportedly swept away by strong currents on Thursday while trying to retrieve construction materials that had been washed away during embankment construction work along the Lanva River. There has been no trace of the missing person so far, and he is feared to have drowned.
The DC and District Administration officials also visited various philanthropic organisations engaged in the search operation for the missing person along the Tuitha River and distributed water bottles and refreshments.
The District Administration appreciated the efforts of the organisations involved in the search operation.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Seiminthang Lenthang, Additional Deputy Commissioner, SDOs and other officials of the district administration.