Manipur rains: Schools, colleges closed for two days as heavy showers hit Indian state
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Schools and colleges in Manipur will be closed on Monday (May 6) and Tuesday after the northeast Indian statewas hitby heavy rainfall.
In a post on X, Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh said late Sunday, "All schools and colleges will remain closed on6th Mayand7th May2024 due to the prevailing weather conditions in the state."
"The decision has been taken as aprecautionary measureagainst the risks posed by the current weather conditions. I urge all to stay updated and remain safe indoors," Chief Minister Singh said.
He added that the state government was takingall necessary measures to protect lives andproperties and assist thosewho have beenaffected.
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Citing officials, a report by the news agency ANI said that heavy rain, accompanied byhailstorms, struck several parts of Manipur on Sunday, damaging houses and vehicles.
Officials said thatseveral houses were damaged in different parts of the state, including Canchipur and Tera in Imphal West, with hails leaving holes on tin roofs.
Strong winds also blew away hutments in different areas, they said.
The meteorological departmentissued an orange alert for heavy tovery heavyrainin several Northeastern states, including Manipur, till Tuesday.
CM Singh also said on Sunday that the governmentestablished helpline numbers in various districtsincludingBishnupur, Imphal East, Kamjong, and Jiribam.
(With inputs from agencies)