Ampati, June 9: The residents of Ampati woke up to the horrific sight of flood ravaged houses and surroundings in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Causing widespread devastation to lives and properties, affecting 26 villages and a population of 890 people across South West Garo Hills, the flash flood resulted due to incessant rain which caused the rivers to swell up.
Reportedly, about 3 houses have been fully damaged and 43 houses partially damaged, while one injured and one person from Sonamati village, under Betasing C&RD Block lost his life due to a massive landslide that occurred during the wee hours.
The two nurses trapped inside the flooded Mellim Sub-Centre, under Rerapara C&RD Block, were rescued by heroic village locals of that area, who jumped into action, risking their own lives, to save the helpless medical professionals during the incalculable situation.
The intake of Kisanpara Dam has also been affected as villages under Zikzak C&RD Block and Betasing C&RD Block are reportedly declared worse affected by the calamity.
The Executive Engineer of PHE, Ampati informed that the water supply to Ampati town may be affected due to damage of pumping machinery and that all efforts are being carried out to restore the same.
Many roads connecting villages from Ampati have been cut off by landslides, fallen trees and flooded streets, disrupting commutes and other daily activities.
Apart from the catastrophic disaster suffered by PWD roads, fisheries, agriculture and other areas, few cars in the low-lying areas of Ampati have been reportedly swept away into nearby streams.
Efforts are being made by the District Administration to provide gratuity relief of food items to the worst affected villages along with the SDRF team who have started action at the disaster hit areas.
District Disaster Management Officer, Debojit Koch, announced that, presently, the situation of the Ganol river is not overflowing and under control. He also added that the inundation of vulnerable villages such as Harigao, Sankagrige, Boiragipara, Mukdangra Gahatgre is under control.
