IMPHAL: Large swathes of low- lying areas in the state capital have been flooded as the Nambul River is overflowing following heavy downpour over the last few days.
The water level of many rivers is on the rise, forcing the government and locals to maintain vigil round the clock.
Water from the Nambul has flooded various fish farms, dwelling houses and educational institutions in both the districts.
Floodwaters have also thrown life out of gear at several low-lying areas in Uripok and Lamphel areas in the heart of Imphal.
The gradual rise of water level of Thoubal, Iril , Imphal and Iril rivers have also created panic among the people living in the low-lying areas.
About 200 hectares of paddy field in Chajing Loukon in Imphal West have been flooded after an embakment of the Chandranadi rivulet caved in on Tuesday.
Manipur irrigation and flood control officials, who are running a control room for the last few days, however, said the water level of several rivers receded slowly on Wednesday.
"With all the required machinery and manpower, we are ready to fight floods anytime," said the officials who are maintaining vigil at their Imphal control room.
As a preventive measure, the flood control department has already opened two of the five sluice gates of Ithai Barrage in Bishnupur district and that instructions have also been given for opening the remaining gates if required.
Unlike the last few days Wednesday witnessed lesser degree of rainfall in the valley areas.