Imphal: The ongoing monsoon season has brought water crisis into sharp focus, with the worst floods in decades crippling large parts of Imphal, especially the Imphal East district of Manipur.
The deluge has not only submerged streets but also forced the shutdown of nearly all water treatment facilities, cutting the water supply by a staggering 85%.
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On Thursday, the Government of Manipur officially announced a temporary suspension of drinking water supply across several flood-affected areas in the Manipur Valley. The Imphal East district, one of the hardest-hit regions, remains severely impacted as floodwaters have infiltrated water treatment machinery, rendering them inoperable.
In a statement, the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) confirmed that all water supply maintenance operations in the valley have been halted due to the continuous downpour and severe flooding that has persisted over the past three days. While some reports cited pipeline maintenance, the primary reason for the water cut appears to be the flooding’s direct damage to water infrastructure and the contamination of sources.
“Waterlogging and infrastructure disruptions have made continued operation unsafe and impossible,” the PHED stated, urging residents to remain patient. The government assured the public that water supply will resume as soon as the situation improves and the floodwaters recede. Authorities expressed deep regret for the inconvenience caused.
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Areas Affected by Water Supply Suspension:
Porompat Water Treatment Plant zone: Rahmania & Thambalkhong, New Checkon, Nongmeibung, Tribal Colony, Khalabung Leirak, Soibam Leikai, Ayangpalli Road, Kongpal, Khurai Sajor Leikai, Thoudam Leikai, Thangjam Leikai, Tinsid Road, Tellipati, Wangkhei Khunou, Hatta, Top Khongnang Makhong, among others.
Ningthempukhri Water Treatment Plant zone: New Checkon, Nongmeibung Chakpram Leirak, Palace Compound, Wangkhei Angom Leikai, Wangkhei Yonglan Leirak, Ningthempukhri Makha Leirak, Awang Leirak, Sabi Leirak, Thangapat Mapal, Wangkheimayum Leirak, St. George Leirak, Wangkhei area, and others.
Thumbuthong Water Treatment Plants (Old and New): Guruaribam Leirak, Advance Hospital Road, Harikhagok Makhong Leirak, Bachaspatimayum Leirak, Takhel Khong areas, Brahmapur Thangjam Leirak, Singjamei Bhegyabati Leirak, Tinsubam Leirak, Harinath Road, Laishram Leirak, Mandalay Leirak, Aribam Leikai, among others.
Singjamei Ward No. 17: Singjamei Sapam Leikai, Singjamei Oinam Thingel, Singjamei Waikhom Leikai, Leishangthem Leikai, Mayengbam Leikai, etc.
The PHED and Manipur state government continue to monitor the flood situation and coordinate relief efforts. Citizens are advised to stay informed through official updates and to use stored or alternative sources of water cautiously until services resume.
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