Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today reviewed the State’s monsoon preparedness after heavy rain triggered landslides, flash floods and localised flooding in 32 villages.
Virtually chairing a review meeting with deputy commissioners, Sangma assessed the impact of the ongoing spell of monsoon rain, which has affected several districts, particularly in the Garo Hills and parts of the Khasi Hills.
The current spell of rain, which began in the first week of July, has damaged roads and infrastructure in several areas, with landslides, landslips, flash floods and localised flooding reported from 32 villages, officials said.
With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall, including heavy to very heavy spells at isolated places till July 15, the chief minister directed all district administrations to remain on high alert.
-PTI
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