Two killed as landslides hit Meghalaya

A CORRESPONDENT

SHILLONG: Due to adverse weather conditions, landslides occurred at various places on Monday in the East Khasi Hills District, causing loss of two lives and damage to public infrastructure.

Under Mawkynrew C&RD Block, landslide occurred at Mawlat village and two persons lost their lives during the incident, when they were passing through the area where the landslide occurred.

The deceased persons were identified as Rohit Kshiar (14) of Mawlat village and Dilibon Tangsang (35) of Mawkria village.

Under the same block, landslide occurred at Umblai village and two houses and two shops were reported damaged.

The houses belonging to Kro Kshiar was fully damaged, while that of Phrangki Khongjoh was partially damaged. The shops of Sngur Khongjoh and Kshonti Mary Khongjoh were also affected by landslides.

On the Shillong–Dawki Road (NH- 40), another landslide occurred and the road was cut–off at a place above Saitbakon village.

One vehicle passing through the area was hit by the landslide. However, no casualty was reported and all persons were evacuated from the vehicle.

Students who stranded en route to their board exams were given assistance by police and were able to reach their centres.

"Restoration work has been in progress all day and as of 5 pm, the road has been cleared. PWD and NHIDCL have been instructed to keep teams on standby in case of any more adverse weather conditions," authorities said.

In the city, a portion of the road along the Wahumkhrah was eroded due to landslides near Wahingdoh.

Part of the area has been cordoned off to prevent any further accidents. Instruction was given to MeECL, PWD and SMB for immediate damage assessment and restoration work.

On the Mawphlang-Balat Road under Mawsynram Block, a landslide occurred at 33rd km of Mawphlang-Balat Road.

"Clearing of the road is in process. Instruction has been given for immediate damage assessment and restoration work. The road has since been cleared and vehicles are now allowed to ply," authorities informed.

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