Several organizations have come forward to collectively support the victims of large-scale flooding and multiple landslides in the Garo Hills region over the past three days, following torrential rainfall since Thursday. These groups are working to reach the affected areas and distribute relief materials to alleviate the suffering of the victims.
Overall, 15 people have lost their lives in the 3 days of heavy rains in the Garo Hills region with West Garo Hills accounting for 5 deaths, South Garo Hills – 7 deaths, and East Garo Hills reporting 3 deaths
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.
Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered multiple landslides and flash floods across Garo Hills, claiming the life of one woman and leaving several others injured. Rescue operations led by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are in full swing, with flood-hit areas like Silkigre PHC requiring immediate assistance.
In an event held at the Conference Hall of the Meghalaya State Board of Education (MBoSE), Tura, municipal workers from Garo Hills and Shillong were felicitated for their outstanding contributions to the Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 campaign.
GREEN Meghalaya plus is part of state government’s initiative - Payment for Eco System Services (PES), under which incentive of upto Rs 20,000 per hectare per year will be disbursed to communities and individuals for conservation of forest cover.
