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Imphal, July 2: Incessant rains over the last few days have caused the rivers in Manipur to overflow, inundating several areas in the Imphal West, Imphal East, Kangpokpi, Senapati, Thoubal, and Bishnupur districts, an official statement said today. As a result, the state government of Manipur has declared a holiday for July 3.
“In view of the above, the Governor of Manipur is pleased to declare July 3, 2024 (Wednesday), as a public holiday for all government offices, including public sector undertakings, corporations, autonomous bodies, and societies under the Government of Manipur. Further, in exercise of the powers conferred by the explanation under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881), all banks, financial institutions, and LIC, etc., located in the state shall also remain closed on July 3, 2024,” an order from the government said.
The order also advised the general public to stay indoors except in cases of emergency so that the authorities can carry out rescue and relief operations and evacuate stranded individuals smoothly.
Regarding schools and colleges, a separate order has already been issued by the concerned department. However, departments involved in rescue and relief operations and essential services, namely, Home, Police, District Administration, Relief & Disaster Management, Power, Health & Family Welfare, PHE, Water Resources, PWD, GAD, CAF&PD, MI, Forests, LDA, etc., shall remain operational, the order also stated. Moreover, officers and employees of all other departments shall also be available by phone for any eventuality.
Meanwhile, the government is carrying out rescue and relief work through the respective district administrations and concerned departments, it added.
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