India, June 3 -- Flash flood due to breaching of the Imphal and Kongba rivers at multiple locations and overflowing of Imphal and Nambul rivers following non-stop rain for the past five days in the state has so far affected 1,64,879 people and damaged at least 35,193 houses across 643 localities, according to the latest Relief and Disaster Management report available on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the body of a 55-year-old man, who went missing after being swept away by Abulok River in Imphal East district on Sunday, was recovered on Tuesday. The victim has been identified as one Takhellambam Ibochouba (Nongban),a resident of Leirenkabi in Imphal West district.

So far, 3,917 persons have been evacuated to safer places, and 77 relief camps have ...