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Torrential rains cause the collapse of the portion of P. A Sangma Stadium: Meghalaya Govt

First Published: 23rd June, 2023 14:12 IST

The portion of the peripheral retaining wall of the football stadium of the P.A. Sangma Sports Complex has collapsed due to the damage caused by heavy rains in the state.

Issuing a statement, the state government said, “The initial cause of the collapse of part of the retaining wall has been noted as damage under the duress of heavy rains experienced in Tura and the West Garo Hills region.” Meghalaya government further stated that the Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills, Jagdish Chelani has launched an official investigation into the matter and the other reasons for the collapse of part of the retaining wall are being inquired into.

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