In a prompt and coordinated response to severe flooding across Manipur, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles launched Operation Jal Rahat 2 to provide urgent relief and evacuate stranded civilians. Nearly 800 people were rescued across multiple localities in Imphal East and West districts.
Equipped with Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) and rescue boats, Assam Rifles troops reached some of the worst-affected areas, including Porompat, Wankhei, Sanjenthong, Palace Compound, New Checkon, Khurai Heikrumakhong Heinang, Soibam Leikai, Wangkhei Angom Leikai, and Nongmeibung Raj Bari.
Two major rescue columns were activated. The first, based in Singjamei, operated in Wangkhei Khunou from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., rescuing 193 people, including 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 individuals—35 men, 90 women, and 57 children.
An additional 408 people, including 137 men, 179 women, and 92 children, were evacuated from other submerged areas. Among the rescued were also 10 to 20 elderly and differently abled individuals.
All evacuees were relocated to safer areas with access to clean drinking water, food supplies, and immediate medical aid.
In a critical intervention, Assam Rifles also responded to a request from the Director of All India Radio (AIR) Imphal and evacuated the AIR office premises, which had been inundated.
The operation was conducted in intense flood conditions, with troops navigating submerged areas using buoyant rescue boats. Authorities have confirmed that the situation is now under control.
