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Imphal, 31 March 2017 : IFCD Minister, Letpao Haokip has assured that the govt will fight floods in the state by setting up Flood Control Teams to help the affected people. The Minister also stressed the role of Imphal Municipal corporation in maintaining the drainages in the city during rainy seasons. Speaking to Impact News at his office chamber at Secretariat, Letpao Haokip today assured that the government will take all necessary measures to help the flood affected people. He said a flood control team of IFCD has already begun cleaning of Waisel Maril using JCB and tipper. He also urged the people not to panic in such situation and asked them to dial 94-02-88-14-82 for help. He said 3  Flood Control Teams will be stationed in Porompat, Bazar Area and Lamphelpat to help the affected people and engineers will provide help using machinery. Haokip also stressed the responsibilities of the public in prevention of floods. He appealed to the people not to dump solid wastes in the drains to avoid blockage.