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Manipur Flash Flood Submerges 90,000 Tins of Paddy, Damages Ukhrul Bridge
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 10:18 PM
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A flash flood in Manipur has submerged 90,000 tins of paddy fields and damaged a key bridge in Ukhrul, disrupting local transport and agriculture.
A sudden flash flood struck the Ukhrul district of Manipur, submerging an estimated 90,000 tins of paddy fields in the affected area.
The deluge also damaged a key bridge that serves as a vital link for residents and traders, raising concerns about road connectivity.
Local authorities have begun damage assessments and are coordinating with state agencies to restore the bridge and support affected farmers.
The flooding threatens to disrupt the harvest season and may lead to shortages of paddy in nearby markets.
The deluge also damaged a key bridge that serves as a vital link for residents and traders, raising concerns about road connectivity.
Local authorities have begun damage assessments and are coordinating with state agencies to restore the bridge and support affected farmers.
The flooding threatens to disrupt the harvest season and may lead to shortages of paddy in nearby markets.