In Meghalaya, incessant rainfall continues to wreak havoc causing flooding and landslides in several parts of the state leading to loss of lives.<br />''<br />''In South Garo Hills district, three people were reported dead in flash floods in Baghmara and one died due to landslides in Siju while some bridges have been washed away.<br />''<br />''NH-62 has been disrupted by landslides and flash floods caused water logging in different parts of the district. Landslides have been reported in different parts of the district.<br />''<br />''Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma in a tweet offered his condolences and informed that ex-gratia of four lakh rupees will be released to the next of kin of the deceased.<br />''<br />''Yesterday, four minors were killed in a landslide that occurred at Nongsoung Laitlarem village under Mawphlang Community and Rural Development Block in East Khasi Hills district. Meanwhile, a woman lost her life at Jashiar village in South West Khasi Hills district when mud and debris from a landslide washed her away along with the house.<br />''<br />''The unrelenting downpour caused massive landslides on NH-6 blocking the arterial highway. Hundreds of passengers have been stranded on the highway.<br />''<br />''The District Administration of East Jaintia Hills district has been providing food, water and other necessities to stranded passengers.<br />''<br />''Heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms wreaked havoc in several parts of South West Khasi Hills district causing landslides resulting in flash floods in many parts of the district.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">As per Indian Meteorological Department, the state will be receiving heavy to extremely heavy rainfall for the next five days. Citing the IMD warnings, the State Education Department issued a notification that all schools will remain closed till 20th of June.</span><br />
News On AIR | June 17, 2022 2:25 PM
Heavy rains, landslides wreak havoc in Meghalaya