IT News
Imphal, April 29,
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh today announced ban to the use of unauthorized local made boat at lakes which are tourism related sites of the state. The announcement was made after inspecting the Ramrei/Chadong Village today morning where three persons including a woman were killed in yesterday freak storm while they were enjoying boat ride. The fierce storm that lasted for around 30 minutes blow the boats that the three were riding and as it turn upside-down the trio could not be found till today morning.
“What we are facing today is the result of the mass deforestation that has been taking place in the state”, Chief Minister N. Biren said.
He said Hills look barren as almost all trees have been cut down and because of that natural mechanism to control stormy winds are no more. This could be the result for the sudden fierce storm that took the lives of the three precious persons. The Chief Minister said while sharing the pain and sorrow of those who lost their lives in yesterday’s freak storm.
The drastic change in the climatic condition due to Global warming need to be handled with extreme seriousness to ensure safety of the tourist who comes to enjoy boat ride at tourist related spot where there are beautiful lakes. As the boats used to earn money are not taken approval from the tourism department in terms of safety, the Chief Minister banned the use of unauthorized local made Canoe or Boats at tourist related sites including Loktak lake, Chadong/ Ramrei, Singda Dam and Khuga Dam.
He further added that unarmed police post will be opened at Ramrei and other similar location which comprises of National Disaster Management team.
