According to NDTV, "In the interest of patient safety, all current inpatients are to be evacuated from the hospital wards with immediate effect. Additionally, no new admissions will be accepted until further notice. The decision aims to ensure the well-being and safety of patients amidst the challenging situation," the JNIMS statement said.
The order was signed by JNIMS Medical Superintendent Lokeshwar Singh with approval from higher authorities, reports Zee News.
The flash flooding was triggered by continuous torrential rainfall, leading to the breach of the Iril River at Kshetri Awang Leikai in Imphal East district early Monday morning. As of the latest reports, more than 5,000 households have been inundated and several hectares of cultivated land destroyed across Imphal East and Thoubal districts. Disruption of transport infrastructure, including landslides and road closures, has further complicated emergency response efforts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain and thunderstorms at most places in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura till September 21, reports the NDTV.
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Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that through a recent notice, the Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed the Nodal Officers in charge of District Residency Programme (DRP) to deploy PG medicos in the flood/disaster-affected areas of northern States/UTs.
The PG Board of the Apex Medical Commission clarified that the deployment of PG medical students in such areas shall be considered as part of the District Residency Programme training.
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