Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel
Last Updated: 7th October, 2024 16:19 IST

5 More Killed Due to Rains and Landslides in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills, Death Toll Rises to 15

First Published: 6th October, 2024 14:18 IST

On Saturday at least 7 people lost their lives due to a devastating landslide in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills.

The Garo Hills region of Meghalaya has been severely affected by incessant rainfall over the past 3-4 days, resulting in tragic landslides and flooding. The latest incidents have led to the deaths of 5 more individuals, raising the total death toll to 15.

In the first incident, a teacher and his son were washed away while trying to get to Tura from South Garo Hills when their vehicle met a strong current which dragged them into the nearby Bugai River.

The incident took place on the evening of October 4.

Teacher Bijoy S Sangma (44) and his 13-year-old son Weanchigado R Marak of Rongkon songgital,Tura were coming from Nagrajora, Sempara in a Wagon R towards Tura. However after crossing the Bugai RCC bridge and reaching Sonagre village on NH 217, the strong current carried away the car into the nearby deep water body.

The car has been retrieved today with the WGH police confirming that the bodies of the father and son were recovered.

In the second incident, a car travelling towards Rongjeng in East Garo Hills from Dalu in West Garo Hills was crushed after a tree in the Songsak Reserve fell on the vehicle on Saturday evening.

The driver of the vehicle was killed on the spot while 4 other occupants of the car received severe injuries. One minor, who was in the car, is said to have suffered head injuries. All 4 were rushed to a hospital where they are undergoing treatment.

In the third incident, due to continued rains in Rongjeng in East Garo Hills a mother–daughter lost their live after buried in a landslide on Saturday evening. The bodies of the two were recovered this morning. The incident took place in the village of Gongdop under Rongjeng C&RD Block.

On Saturday at least 7 people lost their lives due to a devastating landslide in Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills.

The tragic incident took place at the Atisia Songmong village under Gasupara Police station.

On October 4, 3 persons lost their lives due to landslides in West Garo Hills district.

Also Read: Devastating Landslides in West and South Garo Hills Claim 10 Lives in Two Days

COMMENTS

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Tragic: Assam Man and His Friend Crushed To Death In Road Accident While Travelling To Shillong

The duo was travelling on a motorcycle from Guwahati towards Shillong when they were crushed under the wheels of a truck on National Highway 6

03rd November 2024
Banner
Mothers Rise Against Illegal Sand Mining in Dudhnoi River Along Assam-Meghalaya Border

Mothers came out today to register their strong protest against illegal sand mining in Dudhnoi river known as Manda in Meghalaya.

02nd November 2024
Banner
Power Grid Corporation to Upgrade Substations Across NE for 24×7 Power Supply

The upgrade will support reliable power distribution in upper Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, and the broader Northeast region.

02nd November 2024
Banner
This Bypolls, It’s All In the Families: 3 Wives, 2 Sons in The Fray, Sikkim CM’s Son Wins Unopposed

In the 8 assembly constituencies, there are as many as 6 kin of leaders in contesting the polls

01st November 2024
Banner
Govt Pushes For Swift Completion of Eklavya Schools: Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma

Sangma outlined the project’s current status, noting that two EMRS have been completed, and some are in advanced stages.

01st November 2024