Incessant rainfall caused by the South West Monsoon in the State over the last few days has left a trail of destruction and affected over 3,000 people.
According to the Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA) data released today, over 3,037 people across 42 villages in six districts of the State have been affected following continuous rainfall since June 10.
According to the MSDMA, the incessant rainfall has destroyed over 36 structures, including 17 houses, and caused crop damage across 4.45 hectares.
West Garo Hills experienced the most severe impact, with over 24 villages affected and more than 2825 people displaced.
Moreover, two houses were completely destroyed in the district. Two affected families were shifted to relief centres in Tura yesterday.
In South West Khasi Hills, the monsoon rains from June 10 to June 17 caused widespread impact, with 11 villages affected, over 13 houses damaged, and 88 people displaced.
It was also reported that eleven cattle belonging to Tonel Iawphniaw of Rangthong village were killed by lightning strike at their cattle shed today.
In East Khasi Hills, the rains affected one village and resulted in one fatality due to drowning.
East Jaiñtia Hills district saw one village affected and over 107 people impacted, with rain destroying over 3.45 hectares of agricultural crops. Additionally, two structures were damaged, and over 1 hectare of agricultural land was destroyed.
West Khasi Hills reported three villages affected by the monsoon rains, resulting in one fatality and impacting over 11 others.
Landslides and flash floods have been reported in West Jaintia Hills and South Garo Hills.
Meanwhile, incessant rainfall in South Garo Hills led to a section of the road at Darang Boldak village near Siju being washed away. As a result, road connectivity between Nangalbibra and Baghmara has been disrupted.
Similarly, the incident also affected travel from Williamnagar to Baghmara via Nangalbibra, and from Baghmara to Nangalbibra via Siju.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that extremely heavy rainfall is expected to lash Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh this week.
