The District Disaster Management Authority has issued a high alert for Jorhat and Majuli districts in Assam in anticipation of severe Cyclone Remal.

Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) of South Garo Hills S. Awasthi, chaired a l high-level meeting on Tuesday to assess the preparedness for the upcoming Southwest Monsoon 2024. The meeting, held at the District Resource Centre in Baghmara, focused on implementing measures to minimize and prevent potential disasters in the district.

The West Garo Hills Administration conducted a mock drill simulating an earthquake of 8.3 magnitude in Tura on Thursday morning.

A state-level mock exercise conducted by the Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority on Thursday led to extensive traffic delays, leaving many struggling to reach their destinations on time.