Bad weather in Manipur: All schools, colleges shut today and tomorrow

The decision was taken by the state government as a precautionary measure against the risks posed by the current weather conditions.

All educational institutions, including schools and colleges, will remain closed in Manipur on May 6 and May 7 due to intense rainfall in the region, said Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

The decision was taken by the state government as a precautionary measure against the risks posed by the current weather conditions.

“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.

“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.

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

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

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.

No official figures have been notified so far regarding the extent of damage, loss of lives or any other particulars.

On Sunday, the state government issued a notice to the general public to submit a report of the damages as a result of the hailstorm on May 5 by indicating the extent of damage caused by the extreme weather conditions along with photographs.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh extended government support and immediate assistance to the victims. He also put forth helpline numbers for various districts affected due to the intense climatic condition.

Bishnupur District: 9856401043, Tengnoupal District: 9366556373
Kakching District: 8787682707 / 9862054678, Tamenglong District: 9402816594, Imphal East District: 9366390171, Jiribam District: 70850 52630, Kangpokpi District: 81320 67577, Thoubal District: 7042114822 / 8787668199, Churachandpur District: 8837095176
Imphal West District: 8132854956

🚨 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:

1. Bishnupur District: 9856401043…

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

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