Severe flooding in northeastern India leads locals to fish in waist-deep water
May 31, 2024
Heavy rains from Cyclone Remal have caused severe flooding in the northeastern India’s Manipur, forcing residents to adapt to the inundated conditions by fishing in waist-deep water.
The incident took place in Imphal on May 31.
Visuals showed how the men in the area were using fishing nets in waist-deep water. The relentless downpours have submerged vast areas, disrupting daily life and displacing many families.
Local authorities are working to provide relief and manage the situation, but the flooding has created significant challenges. With streets transformed into rivers, residents have turned to fishing as a means of sustenance. The state government has issued warnings and is urging people to stay safe while efforts to address the flooding continue.
This natural disaster has highlighted the resilience of the people of Manipur as they navigate the hardships brought on by the floods.
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