Meghalaya landslide death toll 17

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SHILLONG: The death toll due to rain-induced landslide in the state has gone up to 17 after authorities recovered the body of Robino Kynter of Kenmynsaw, Mawsynram. He was reported missing during the landslide at Kenmynsaw village. His body was retrieved late on Friday night.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely to continue over Meghalaya during the next five days.

Meanwhile, Sohra on June 18 received 120.5 mm of rainfall while Mawsynram received 118.0 mm of rainfall during the same period.

Jowai, West Jaintia Hills district received 112.4 mm of rainfall, Mawkyrwat, South-West Khasi Hills received 114.0 mm and Shillong received 19.6 mm.

Moreover, Governor Satya Pal Malik has condoled the loss of lives due to rains.

"I'm deeply pained by the loss of precious lives due to incessant and extremely heavy rainfall which has disrupted life in the entire state," Malik said.

The Governor also said that the Government is proactively taking all the necessary remedial and relief measures to address the situation.

He also urged everyone to be careful while venturing out.

According to Malik, he has discussed the current situation with the Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma who is closely monitoring the situation.

The Governor said that the Chief Minister has assured him that necessary action is being taken.

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