Imphal: Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey visited a relief camp opened at Hostel No.2 in Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal East district and enquired about the grievances faced by the flood-affected people who have been taking shelter there since last week.
The Governor distributed drinking water packages and emergency lamps to the families in the camp.
It may be recalled that the State, especially the Imphal valley, had witnessed flash floods last week damaging houses and belongings with loss of lives and properties.
The Governor while asking about the grievances faced by the displaced people there, said the State had witnessed a natural disaster which is very unfortunate and all-out efforts have been made to extend assistance to the affected people.
She said the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary had been directed to take steps to extend immediate relief to the families. District administrators have also been asked to assess the situation and to conduct a survey of the affected families.
Consoling the people, the Governor assured to extend all possible assistance from Raj Bhavan and from the State government. Around 138 people from 24 families have been sheltering in the relief camp.
On the way back to Raj Bhavan, the Governor inspected the flood-affected areas and halted at Nagaram where she met with NDRF personnel.
She appreciated their efforts to support the administration in reaching out to the flood-affected people in Imphal. DC, Imphal East, Khumanthem Diana and Secretary to Governor, Bobby Waikhom accompanied the Governing during the visit.
