Incessant rainfall has caused flooding at several places in Manipur’s Imphal West and Imphal East districts after two major rivers breached embankments.

The state government has declared a holiday for all government offices on Wednesday, while schools will remain closed till Thursday.

The Imphal river breached its embankment at Singjamei Oinam Thingel in Imphal West, and the Kongba river at Kongba Irong and parts of Keirao in Imphal East.

Relief and rescue operations are underway for the affected people