Imphal, Sept. 15 -- Two major rivers in Manipur, the mighty Iril and the Thoubal, breached their embankments at multiple locations during the ongoing monsoon flood, causing widespread destruction and displacing thousands in Imphal East and Thoubal districts on Monday.

The river breaches triggered large-scale humanitarian crises. Floodwaters submerged homes, destroyed infrastructure, including roads and bridges, and forced thousands into relief camps.

Manipur faces such flooding almost every monsoon, making it a recurring challenge for the state.

Officials reported extensive inundation across several localities, including Wangjing Wangkhei, Wangjing Hodamba, Wangjing SK Leikai, and Wangjing Laikol.

Floodwaters also submerged a relief c...