Imphal, 04 April 2017 : Irrigation and Flood Control Department (IFCD), Minister, Letpao Haokip inspected many flood affected areas and assured of taking up measures to reduce the inconveniences faced by the people. Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (CAFPD), Minister, Karam Shyam also took part in the inspection. The team visited many flood affected areas under Langthabal Constituency like the Administrative Block of Manipur University, Kakwa, Singjamei Waikhom Leikai. IFCD Minister has instructed the officials to demolish the dam in Manipur University’s Administrative Block which is one of the major reasons behind flooding in Langthabal constituency. River Basin of Turembi river running from Singjamei being encroached and houses constructed by some people are preventing water flow and is a major reason for flooding in this area. Addressing media persons, IFCD, Minister, Letpao Haokip said as a  short term measure MU’s dam will be demolished. He also said long term policies to prevent flood related issues will be taken up at Cabinet meetings. Haokip  said a meeting with the Revenue department will be held soon to discuss matters regarding land encroachments in the river basin for the demolition to be carried out at the earliest. The minister appealed the public to cooperate in these efforts.  CAF & PD Minister and Langthabal MLA, Karam Shyam said the students are facing educational inconveniences due to floods and assured the people of tackling the issue. He said regular discussions will be held with flood related departments to bring about a solution at the earliest.