Morning Update: Rescue Operations Launched in Tamil Nadu; Prohibitory Orders Implemented in Manipur District, Latest Developments
In response to two consecutive days of incessant rainfall in Tamil Nadu, authorities are actively engaged in rescue operations to address the crisis. The unprecedented rainfall, which has resulted in approximately 10 casualties, has brought several districts to a standstill, leaving numerous individuals and families stranded. The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for Thirunelveli district. Around 1,000 passengers found themselves stranded at Srivakuntam railway station, prompting the Southern Railways to deploy a special train equipped with medical and catering teams. Despite challenging weather conditions, the Indian Air Force and Army are actively participating in rescue efforts. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has formally requested ₹2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. In response to the severe situation, the governor has canceled Christmas celebrations, and Chief Minister Stalin has criticized the IMD for perceived delays in issuing warnings.
In Manipur’s Churachandpur district, a two-month curfew has been imposed following clashes between two groups that resulted in nearly 30 injuries. These clashes transpired ahead of a mass burial for 87 Kuki-Zomi victims of the ongoing ethnic conflicts between Meiteis and Kuki-Zomi tribes. In compliance with a Supreme Court directive, the bodies of victims, which had been in morgues for months, are being airlifted for burial. The curfew, implemented under Section 144 of CrPC, is aimed at preventing further violence and maintaining public peace. The clash originated from disputes over raising a Zomi flag and naming the mass burial site in Churachandpur. Since May, ethnic clashes in Manipur have claimed at least 196 lives. For a more in-depth understanding of the situation, continue reading.
