Cyclonic storm, heavy rains trigger flash floods, landslides in Meghalaya
Over 400 houses and 5,034 persons in Meghalaya have been affected while one person was killed following heavy rain and cyclonic storm.A report of the state disaster management authority (SDMA) said one Bringson Rani drowned in Ktieh Madan stream on May 23 and the body was found the following day at Madanbitaw village under Sohïong C&RD block in East Khasi Hills district.
Around 420 houses in 35 villages were damaged and 5,034 persons have been affected due to heavy downpour, and seven houses were fully damaged.Roads and RCC bridges were also damaged due to the flash floods.Five villages under Tikrikilla C&RD block in West Garo Hills district were also affected by flash floods.
Cyclonic storm has also affected many houses under Resubelpara, Kharkutta and Bajengdoba C&RD blocks and municipal area in North Garo Hills district, and East Khasi Hills district too.
