Manipur's Ima Market women vendors demand government aid post-flood devastation

Women vendors at Manipur's Ima Market demand government support after floods. 

The flooding of surrounding areas and the godown of Manipur's iconic Ima Market has led to significant damage, prompting women vendors to seek government assistance. 

Asem Nirmala, secretary of Lukmai Sellup, a women's market vendors' association, stated that lakhs of property have been damaged due to the flood. 

Many items stored in the market's godown have been submerged, leaving many women vendors helpless. 

The resumption of economic activities will take longer as most market areas have been inundated. Nirmala urged the government for support, noting that women vendors are often the primary earners for their families.

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On the otherhand, Imphal's Raj Medicity Hospital is facing significant challenges in providing services as its ground floor has been inundated due to heavy rainfall in the state. The ailing patients are being shifted to other healthcare facilities, including RIMS, JNIMS, and several other hospitals.

The rescue operation at Raj Medicity was carried out on May 29 evening with the support of Arambai Tengol, State Forces, and the State Disaster Response Force team. Other prominent areas affected by the flooding include Khwairamband Ima Market, Hotel Classic Grande, DM College campus, and the Manipur Press Club.

Although the rainfall intensity has reduced compared to May 28, several districts in the state continued to experience significant precipitation until 3 pm on May 29. According to data from the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Manipur, the rainfall recorded in various districts ranged from 6 mm in Kakching district to 37.6 mm in Tamenglong district. Bishnupur district received 32.2 mm, while Imphal West and Imphal East districts recorded 25.2 mm and 17.2 mm, respectively.