Meghalaya: Heavy Rainfall Kills 3 in West Garo Hills, CM Urges Residents To Stay Alert
First Published: 5th October, 2024 9:56 IST
Three lives were lost in the West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya as a result of the extreme weather conditions.
The Northeast region is currently grappling with relentless rainfall that has persisted for the last few days, leading to devastating floods and landslides. Tragically, three lives were lost in the West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya as a result of the extreme weather conditions.
In response to the ongoing situation, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is actively monitoring the situation and has informed us that the SDRF has already been activated to cope with the crisis. The Chief Minister also informed that the NDRF from Guwahati has been requisitioned by the West Garo Hills district administration. Besides, the SDRF Shillong has been sent to Tura as standby. Chief Minister Sangma further informed that the Civil Defence, Police, Fire & Emergency Services, as well as the local administrations, have been activated to address the situation arising out of heavy rainfall, with several landslides and severe flooding reported across the Garo Hills region.
Reports indicate that landslides and severe flooding are rampant throughout the Garo Hills, prompting urgent action from local administrations.
South Garo Hills has been particularly hard hit, with wooden bridges washed away and road networks severely disrupted.
Notably, the Bakgla bridge has succumbed to the deluge, isolating many areas. The Chief Minister has appealed to residents to prioritize safety, urging them to remain vigilant as heavy rains continue to lash the region.
As the situation worsens, authorities remain focused on providing relief and restoring connectivity in the affected areas, emphasizing the importance of community resilience during this challenging time.
Also read: Meghalaya: Landslide Kills One, Injures Another in West Garo Hills
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