Shillong, July 4: The state government has made available advance funds of Rs 13.5 crore with the DCs to handle immediate relief
operations.
Chief Secretary D.P Wahlang took a review meeting with all the districts to assess the status of damage to road and impact on connectivity, due to the current
south west monsoon rain, relief distribution and fund position in all the districts.
Officials who attended the meeting were Sanjay Goyal, Commissioner & Secretary,
Revenue & Disaster Management Department; Commissioner and Secretary PWD, (R&B)
Syed Md. A. Razi, M.War Nongbri, Secretary and Executive Director, State Disaster Management Authority.
Deputy Commissioners of all Districts; Chief
Engineer PWD Roads and other officials of PWD Roads and Revenue & Disaster
Management Department were also present.
The state government is monitoring the situation as the monsoon rain has damaged infrastructure, triggered landslides, tree falling incidents, flash floods as well as other damages across the districts.
The rainfall from June 1,2024 to July is in excess for the state with 44% departure from
normal and cumulative rainfall is 1173.2 mm and widespread through out the state with more severe effect on the southern districts of the state.
In East Jaintia Hills, despite landslide, connectivity was restored on NH-6 by NHAI and Dkhiah Sutnga Saipung Moulsei Haflong (DSSMH) Road by PWD, and there were no major damages to other sectors.
The chief secretary directed the DC to stop all mining activities near the rivers or streams
while following prescribed guidelines and SOP.
