With West Garo Hills experiencing the devastating impact of southwest monsoon, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today visited the flood-affected areas of the district to take stock of the situation and ensure necessary assistance and relief.
Around 30,000 people in the plain belt areas of West Garo Hills were affected by the flood from Jinjiram river that flows close to these villages.
Jinjiram has its origin in Goalpara district of Assam, and flows most of its course through Goalpara and South Salmara districts of Assam and then enters West Garo Hills and eventually merges with the Brahmaputra in the south.
Sangma who was accompanied by Selsella MLA Arbinstone B. Marak visited Silkata, Haripur, and Namabila and met the flood affected villagers of the area.
Taking to the microblogging site X, Sangma informed that he has directed the authorities to act on the matter and ensure that people are provided relief.
Meghalaya has recorded 44 per cent excess rainfall since June 1, triggering widespread landslides, flash floods, and significant infrastructure damage across the State.
During a review meeting held yesterday, Chief Secretary Donald P. Wahlang emphasised the urgent need to provide needed help to the worst-hit areas of West Garo Hills.
Meanwhile, in response to the recent heavy rains and subsequent flooding, gratuitous relief in the form of essential food items such as grains and drinking water has been distributed to 266 households in the villages of Goramara, Garobadha and Modhupara under the Rerapara Block of South West Garo Hills.
These areas have been heavily affected by flooding in the past few days due to persistent heavy rain.
The Block Development Officer of Rerapara Block Armand Ch Momin, today was present to oversee the distribution of the relief materials.
Approximately 1,722 people from these 266 households received the gratuitous relief.
This relief effort aims to provide immediate assistance to those affected and ensure they have access to necessary sustenance during this challenging time.
The distribution was conducted efficiently to reach as many affected individuals as possible, ensuring that their basic needs are met while longer-term recovery efforts are planned and implemented.
Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert for Heavy to Extremely Heavy rains in Meghalaya till July 10.
