A severe storm with heavy rain and hail swept across parts of Manipur on Sunday, causing widespread damage to houses, structures, and standing crops.
The storm, which began on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, destroyed many standing crops, including cabbage, peas, and beans, in Bishnupur and Kakching districts.
No human casualties were reported, according to people familiar with the matter.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has directed officials to take necessary measures to mitigate the impact on affected families and communities.
Relief teams have been activated to ensure timely assistance and access to essential needs.
Houses in Moirang Phiwangbam and Thanga-Ngaram localities near Loktak Lake in Manipur's Bishnupur district have been severely damaged.
Similar incidents were also reported from Tentha area in Thoubal district, Sekmaijin in Kakching district, and Champu Kangpok, a floating village on Loktak Lake.
Jiribam, located in the westernmost part of the state, witnessed intense rainfall unlike the rest of the state.
