Shillong, Oct 05: The Chief Minister Mr. Conrad K Sangma today held review on the ongoing flood situation in Garo Hills, which has affected all the five districts, particularly South Garo Hills and West Garo Hills.
The incessant rains since Friday midnight has led to flood in Dalu area of West Garo Hills and plain belt areas, Gasuapara in South Garo Hills is also badly affected, where a bridges has been washed away.
There are 3 civilian have lost their lives in Dalu, and the Chief Minister has directed the administration to release the ex-gratia to the next of the kin.
The Chief Minister has directed the administration to seek for any assistance from the Government and ensure that the relief is carried out in the affected areas.
In another’ incident Seven persons confirmed dead in a village called Hatiasia Songma under Gasuapara PS in SGH. They were buried under a landslide. NDRF team is carrying out the search and rescue operation in the area.
Road communications from Dalu to Baghmara and other places have been disrupted due to multiple landslides. Chief Minister has directed the administration to identify alternative routes to restore road communication in Dalu – Baghmara area.
The Chief Minister has also directed that the wooden bridges that have been washed away and damaged should be rebuilt. He has recommended Bailey bridge technology for the construction. (It is a modular, prefab, truss bridge design that allows quick assembly and easy transportation)
The Chief Minister informed in the meeting that all wooden bridges has been identified in the state and will be replaced with new constructions. Official have informed that electricity will be restored in most parts of the region by today.
The Chief Minister has directed that all effort should be made to ease public life and ensure adequate relief operation. Chief Minister has also asked administration to be on high alert with officials to continuously monitor the situation.
