Shillong, June 12: The water level in the Umiam Reservoir in Shillong, Meghalaya has increased with rain lashing the state in last few days.

According to reports, the water level of the Umiam Reservoir has increased by five feet (from 3165ft to 3170.34ft) on Sunday afternoon.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said, from June 10, 8:30 am to June 11, 8:30 am rainfall received in the state is 52.2 mm of rainfall which is 131 per cent above the usual received during this part of the year.

Usually, 22.6 mm rainfall is received during this part of the year.

The increase in water level at Umiam reservoir has given relief to the people of the state.

Also, this brings hopes that with the increase in the water level in the Umiam reservoir, soon the power crisis in the State will be resolved.

Earlier, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma said that Umiam dam located near Shillong is on the verge of a shutdown.

He had said that in the past few months, the did not received the required level of rainfall.

Conrad Sangma also said that if it doesn’t receive good amount of rainfall, then the state must be prepared for more difficult times.

Meanwhile, the IMD in its forecast said that the North East will very likely receive widespread light/moderate rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over the region during the next five days.