Manipur: Truck plunges into gorge along NH-37 after cyclone Remal triggers landslides

A truck fell into a gorge at Sinam village, along the Imphal - Jiribam road, NH-37 due to torrential rains as a result of Cyclone Remal which took landfall in the state on May 27 night.

Following heavy rainfall, landslides and mudslides took place in the area creating a lot of debris. 

Many vehicles were stranded on both sides of the roads, waiting for the excavators to clear off the debris.

However, no casualties were reported.

In Manipur, incessant heavy rainfall resulted in widespread flooding, traffic disruptions, and a mudslide in various districts, severely impacting normal life. Key roads and areas in Imphal East and West districts, as well as Kangpokpi and Senapati districts, have been inundated, causing significant chaos and inconvenience to residents. Despite the adverse conditions, no casualties have been reported thus far.

The heavy rainfall led to waterlogging and clogged drains in several areas of Imphal East district, including Andro parking, Checkon, Mahabali, and Wangkhei, disrupting traffic movement. Similarly, major roads in Kakwa, Imphal West district, were also submerged, further hampering transportation.

In Senapati district, multiple rivers are overflowing, causing floodwaters to inundate several localities. The situation is exacerbated by swollen rivers in Imphal valley, including the Imphal river, due to the continuous heavy rainfall.