Manipur Drone Survey Detects 13 Hectares of Poppy Cultivation — Satellite Study Shows ~21,100 Hectares of Forest Loss
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Manipur Drone Survey Detects 13 Hectares of Poppy Cultivation — Satellite Study Shows ~21,100 Hectares of Forest Loss

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A recent drone survey in Manipur’s hill pocket detected roughly 13 hectares of land cleared and used for opium poppy cultivation near the Senapati district (Upper and Lower Khabung areas), according to local reports and police aerial assessment. At the same time, a satellite-based analysis by Suhora Technologies covering 2021–2025 estimates that Manipur lost around…

Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Manipur: Over 1.6 Lakh Affected, 35,193 Houses Damaged
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Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Manipur: Over 1.6 Lakh Affected, 35,193 Houses Damaged

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News Summary In early June 2025, Manipur faced devastating flash floods that affected over 1.6 lakh people and damaged more than 35,000 houses. The floods, triggered by relentless monsoon rains, led to widespread displacement and significant infrastructural damage. Relief efforts are underway, with authorities setting up camps and providing essential aid to the affected populations…