Continuous rainfall over the past five days, triggered by a depression over northern Bangladesh and adjoining Meghalaya, has wreaked havoc across both the hills and the valley regions of Manipur. Widespread flooding and landslides have disrupted lives and infrastructure, with major portions of Imphal West submerged following river overflows and multiple breaches along embankments.
In the hill districts, flooding has severely affected several villages in Senapati, while landslides have been reported from Ukhrul, Pherzawl, Noney and Tamenglong.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), the state’s largest hospital, was also inundated, prompting the emergency evacuation of all patients, including newborns.
According to official figures, at least 19,811 people have been affected so far. Two individuals sustained injuries but have since recovered. Authorities have opened 31 relief camps, reported damage at 14 infrastructure sites, and confirmed that at least 3,365 houses have been impacted. Approximately 1,599 people have been relocated to safer areas.
Manipur’s main arterial route, National Highway-2, has been completely cut off due to a massive landslide near Phesama in Nagaland. The landslide, stretching over 25 metres, occurred along the Kohima-Mao Gate stretch, bringing all vehicular movement to a standstill. Earlier landslides in Senapati and Kangpokpi districts had already disrupted traffic, further exacerbating the crisis.
There is, however, a glimmer of hope as water levels in major rivers show signs of receding. As of 10 am on June 2, 2025, most rivers are either below flood level or declining steadily. The Imphal River at Lilong has dropped by 200 centimetres, while the Iril River recorded a 150 cm fall. The Nambul River also registered a slight decrease. Both the Thoubal and Manipur rivers remain below flood level, offering some relief to residents and emergency services.