Shillong, April 27: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said he is not happy due to the loss of lives during the construction of Shillong-Dawki road.
Two passengers of a vehicle died due to a rockslide at Mawlieh in Pynursla on April 21.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Rymbui said, “I am not satisfied because human lives have been lost but I am satisfied with the steps taken by the government to see that the road is completed and more importantly to see that no disaster happens. Since disaster struck I am very sad to see those types of incidents happened,” he said.
Disaster management
He said Meghalaya is fully prepared to handle any kind of disaster related eventualities and has directed all district administrations to remain on full alert.
“The government of Meghalaya and disaster management team are well equipped to handle all situations and more importantly, as we know now with the help of technology we can predict beforehand,” Rymbui told reporters on Monday.
