September 15, 2026 05:04 pm (IST)
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Heavy rains create havoc in East India, 20 killed in landslide in Manipur
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Four days of heavy rains have created havoc in several parts of India with Manipur, West Bengal and Odisha worst hit due to cyclone Komen which made its landfall in Bangladesh.
At least 20 people were killed in a landslide triggered by heavy incessant rain at Zoumoal village in Chandel district of Manipur.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh to take stock
of the situation in Manipur."Spoke to CM Manipur Shri Okram Ibobi Singh who apprised me of the situation post the land slide in Joupi area of Chandel district," Singh tweeted.
"NDRF teams have been rushed to the landslide affected areas of Chandel district. I assured the Manipur CM of all help from the Centre," he said.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi have expressed deep sorrow at the loss of lives caused by landslides in Manipur.
"Concerned over the havoc caused to life & property due to heavy rains in Manipur,Rajasthan,Gujarat,
In the specific instance of Manipur, the Congress party has asked the Government over there to ensure speedy relief, rehabilitation and adequate compensation.
Besides Manipur, Odisha and West Bengal have also been grimly affected.
In Bengal, at least 39 people have been killed as heavy rain, triggered by a deep depression off the Bay of Bengal, continues to lash West Bengal resulting in a flood like situation, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday.
She said the situation is more pronounced in the southern part of the state as about 33,000 people have been shifted to 700 relief camps.
"About 2 lakh hectares of land have been submerged in the state.The government will distribute 5 lakh pouches of drinking water in waterlogged areas," she said.
According to weather forecast, more heavy rains are expected in Bengal in the next two days.
#Heavy rains East India
# 20 killed in landslide
# Manipur
# Odisha
# West Bengal
# Chandel district
# Sonia Gandhi
# Rahul Gandhi
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