Imphal, May 31 -- As Manipur continues to battle severe flooding and widespread devastation, the state government on Saturday issued an urgent flood advisory detailing crucial precautionary measures for public safety.

An official statement from the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, DIPR Manipur, confirmed that numerous houses, offices, and institutions have been inundated due to breaches in the riverbanks. Similarly, reports of landslides are coming in from many of the state's hill districts.

The state, in its advisory, urged the residents to avoid areas prone to waterlogging, stay away from riverfronts with high water levels, and not remain in vulnerable structures. It is also critical to steer clear of landslide-prone a...