Imphal:

Due to intense rain, all educational institutions in Manipur will remain closed on Monday (6th May) and Tuesday (7th May), said Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

“All schools and colleges will remain closed on 6th May and 7th May, 2024 due to the prevailing weather conditions in the state. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure against the risks posed by the current weather conditions,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X.

All schools and colleges will remain closed on 6th May and 7th May, 2024 due to the prevailing weather conditions in the state.

The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure against the risks posed by the current weather conditions. I urge all to stay updated and…

— N.Biren Singh (Modi Ka Parivar) (@NBirenSingh) May 5, 2024

“I urge all to stay updated and remain safe indoors. The state government is taking all necessary measures to protect lives & properties and assist those who have been affected,” he added.

Heavy rain, accompanied by hailstorms, struck several parts of Manipur on Sunday, damaging houses and vehicles, officials said.

Canchipur and Tera in Imphal West are some of the affected areas, where several houses were damaged and strong winds also blew away hutments in many areas.

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New Delhi:

Intense rain and hailstorm struck Manipur around 1:30 pm today, lasting for about 15 minutes, causing severe damage to homes and trees in Imphal valley.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh, in a social media post, urged the affected people to contact their district commissioner with photos of the damage for assistance.

The hailstorm was so powerful that parts of the valley were blanketed with 4-5 inches of hail, resembling a landscape covered in thick snow.

The state government has issued an urgent assistance alert.

“In the wake of the recent hailstorm impacting several areas across Manipur, our priority is ensuring swift assistance for those in need. To extend support, we’ve established helpline numbers in various districts,” said the government in a statement.

Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Manipur till Tuesday, according to reports.