A flash flood triggered by torrential rains on Monday night along Manipur-Myanmar border washed away a bridge and destroyed several houses, the police said on Tuesday.
However, no casualty was reported. “The water level of the Khujairok river along the international border receded within a few hours,” a police officer told IANS.
He said there was heavy downpour lasting over an hour on Monday night and the level of the Khujairok river breached the danger mark in no time.
Tribal people from nearby villages said they were virtually caught napping.
“The flash flood razed six houses at Chavangphai village near the international border. But, as we managed to run uphill, there was no casualty. Pigs and other domesticated animals are also safe,” a villager said.