At least 10 people have been confirmed dead due to the heavy rains lashing the Garo Hills region, which has trigged multiple landlines, mudslides and flash floods. The natural calamity has led to severe devastation with some of the wooden bridges being washed away, houses damaged and road connectivity cut-off. In response to the ongoing flood situation in Garo Hills, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has directed the district administrations to seek for any assistance from the Government and ensure that the relief is carried out in the affected areas. He reviewed the flood situation in Garo Hills on Saturday morning, which has affected all the five districts, particularly South Garo Hills and West Garo Hills. The incessant rains since Friday midnight have 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 bridge has been washed away. On Friday, three civilians lost their lives in Dalu under West Garo Hills.