Operation Jal Rahat 2: Indian Army, Assam Rifles Rescues Nearly 800 In Flood-Hit Manipur

Last Updated:May 31, 2025, 21:22 IST

Two major rescue columns were also activated. The first, based in Singjamei, conducted operations in Wangkhei Khunou, rescuing 193 people.

Troops conducting rescue operation in flood-hit Manipur

The Indian Army and Assam Rifles launched Operation Jal Rahat 2 in response to severe flooding across several regions of Manipur. The operation aimed to provide immediate relief and assistance.

Assam Rifles troops, equipped with Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), were swiftly deployed to the worst-affected areas. These included Porompat, Wankhei, Sanjenthong, Palace Compound, New Checkon, Khurai Heikrumakhong Heinang, Soibam Leikai, Wangkhei Angom Leikai, Nongmeibung Raj Bari, and other parts of Imphal East and West districts.

Two major rescue columns were also activated. The first, based in Singjamei, conducted operations in Wangkhei Khunou from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., rescuing 193 people (64 men, 85 women, and 44 children).

The second column operated in Heikrumakhong between 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., rescuing 182 people (35 men, 90 women, and 57 children).

Officials rescued a further 408 people (137 men, 179 women, and 92 children) from other flood-affected areas, including Imphal East and West.

In total, approximately 800 people were evacuated, including around 10 to 20 differently abled and elderly individuals.

All those rescued were relocated to higher ground and secure shelters, receiving drinking water, food packets, and immediate medical attention.

Earlier, Assam Rifles responded to an urgent request from the Director of All India Radio (AIR) Imphal, evacuating the flooded AIR office premises.

The rescue operation was conducted under intense conditions, with multiple fully equipped columns using buoyant rescue boats to assist affected civilians.

The situation is currently under control.

Location :

Manipur, India, India

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