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Minister in-charge Revenue and Disaster Management Kyrmen Shylla on Friday reviewed various aspects of disaster management, particularly in connection with the recent Cyclone Remal and its aftermath.
CM Lalduhoma announced Rs. 15 cr assistance for the victims of cyclone Remal with Rs. 4 lakh as ex-gratia to the relatives of those who lost their lives in the natural calamity.
Late yesterday evening, the rain led to the collapse of the boundary wall of the Government Girl’s Higher Secondary School Jowai in the Chutwakhu locality.
One person was killed and at least three people were reported missing and feared dead after two houses were washed away in a rain-triggered landslide in Nongpriang Village under Shella Block in the early hours of Thursday.
Minister in-charge of Revenue & Disaster Management Kyrmen Shylla on Wednesday informed that Rs 19.85 crore has been released to the twelve districts for providing immediate relief to victims of cyclone Remal in the state.
In view of the continued incessant rainfall and strong winds due to Cyclone Remal, over East Jaintia Hills District, all government and private schools, colleges and educational institutions in the district will remain closed on 30th May 2024.
