Hundreds of vehicles were stuck along national highway 6 in Nongpoh under Ri Bhoi district after incessant heavy rains created a flood-like situation.
While villagers attempted to clear the flooded drains, their efforts proved futile as rain persisted throughout the night.
Police responded to the situation that has affected traffic movement on the Shillong-Guwahati road.
Lumbyrhing village was inundated, and water entered several houses causing extensive damage especially essential items like rice.
Lumbyrhing headman, Banaijingsuk Khongdup said the flood is unprecedented. He attributed the blockage of drains as the cause and urged authorities to address the situation immediately and to provide assistance to the affected villagers.
