Meghalaya: Landslides, waterlogging due to excessive rain in Garo Hills, low lying areas residents cautioned
According to reports, many parts of the Tura- Dalu National Highway 51 have been blocked by the landslide and uprooted trees.
TURA:
The normal movement of vehicles and people have been affected in Garo Hills in Meghalaya after heavy rainfall for two consecutive days wreaked havoc in the region, which triggered massive landslides, waterlogging and destruction of a bridge.
Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), in a statement, had issued a red colour-coded alert (highest level of warning) to the state till July 1.
According to reports, many parts of the Tura- Dalu National Highway 51 have been blocked by the landslide and uprooted trees.
Many rivers in South Garo Hills and West Garo Hills districts have overflown beyond markings due to the rainfall.
The district administrations of East and South Garo Hills have also informed the people living in low lying areas to stay alert after the Simsang river continues to occupy more land.
In South Garo Hills, three families of Baghmara area were shifted to a nearby school building by the district administration. The wooden-built bridge at Deku has also been wiped out by the Deku river on Wednesday.
The bridge connects the PWD road to Doni Bazar and other areas in Chokpot Sub-Division in the district.
Apart from South Garo Hills, many places in West Garo Hills and East Garo Hills districts have also reported landslides.
During the 24 hours, South Garo Hills has received 280.8 mm rainfall whereas West Garo Hills has received 148.1 mm rain.
The IMD statement has also warned that the state is very likely to receive isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall from June 29 to July 3, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall from June 29 to July 1, 2021.
(Edited by Marvin Kharsohnoh)
-With inputs from agencies
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