Tamenglong, May 31: A massive landslide has struck the Awangkhul area between Nungkao and New Kaiphundai in Noney and Tamenglong districts, disrupting road movement.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday morning amid incessant rains, has led to large volumes of earth and debris cascading onto the roadway at milestone 72 (MS 72), effectively cutting off traffic.
Sources say road clearance operations have been launched by the authority with earthmovers and work crews engaged in clearing the affected stretch, but continue to face delays due to the continued sliding of debris and persistent rainfall in the area.
Several such landslides have been reported across Manipur state, both in the hills and valley with reports of flood and landslides since May 30, 2025.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD), the National Weather Forecasting Centre had issued a “Red Alert Warning” with squally wind with speed 40 to 50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph and extremely heavy rainfall (>20 cm in 24 hrs) very likely at isolated places over Tamenglong and Senapati district from 30th May 08:30 IST to 31st May 08:30 IST.
