Shillong, July 9: As per Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), weather forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places in the State on 11th and 12thJuly, 2019 and heavy to heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls likely to occur on the 10thand 13th July, 2019.
Therefore, the Additional Deputy Commissioner & CEO DDMA, East Khasi Hills District has issued advisory for the information of the public. People are advised to take extra care during heavy rainfall as there is likelihood of flash flood, especially in areas near the rivers and streams and they are not to go near the waters or walk through moving water and to stay away from streams, drains, culverts, etc. People are advised not to drive through flooded areas and to stay away from electric poles or power lines to avoid electrocution. Students are advised not to cross rivers and streams during heavy rain and tourists visiting the tourist spots should not venture into streams, rivers and waterfalls.
