Over 400 people affected, houses damaged…
Shillong: On Monday, 06 May 2024, A number of houses were damaged and more than 400 people were affected as a storm accompanied by heavy rains lashed several villages in Meghalaya's Khasi Jaintia Hills region, officials said.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extreme heavy rainfall in the region for another 48 hours, they said.
"Nearly 427 people were affected as their homes were destroyed or partially destroyed in at least 13 villages of Khasi Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya on Sunday," a senior disaster management official told news agency PTI.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the district administration is working on a war footing to provide relief to the severely affected people.
"Due to strong winds and heavy rains in several parts of the state, many houses have been damaged. It has asked the administration to immediately provide relief," the CM posted on X.
The district deputy commissioners have been ordered to remain alert and to provide relief whenever required, a Home Department official said.
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