Shillong, June 17: The total deaths due to rainfall-induced natural calamity rose to 8 in Khasi Hills region, while one person is still missing.
The latest is the death of two siblings identified as Cafinia Nongsiej (15) and Maya Nongsiej (10) in Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills.
According to the report received by the state disaster management authority, one person identified as Shine Lyngdoh fell down on June 1 night at a drain at NH-6 while crossing veterinary office during heavy rain.
The body was fished out from a culvert of Session’s Court, Nongpoh.
In another incident in Mawsynram on June 13, five persons were killed and another went missing after their vehicle plunged into a gorge on the way to Thiedding village during torrential rain.
The deceased are Defender Boney (28-male) from Thieddieng, Edwis Sohtun (38-female) from Thieddieng, Chamberlain Sohtun (52- (male) from Thieddieng Nongthymmai, Atiar B.Lynser (40-male) from Thieddieng and one baby girl.
The body of Gracefully Jyrwieh (30-female), wife of Defender Boney from Thieddieng, is missing.
Guard wall of school collapses
The guard wall of All Saints Diocesan Higher Secondary School collapsed due to heavy rainfall on June 15.
Sonapyrdi Tunnel
The road at Sonapyrdi Tunnel along the National Highway-6 is not safe for travel due to massive landslides in the area.
Tne East Jaintia Hills deputy commissioner issued a public advisory and said, “Due to the prevailing weather conditions in the District, the landslide at Sonapyrdi Tunnel on the NH-6 has worsened blocking both sides of the road and has rendered it unsafe for travel and use at present.”
The deputy commissioner said the clearing exercises are being carried out rigorously by the National Highway Authority of India.
“However, due to the enormity of the sludge that is descending at the Sonapyrdi tunnel from the adjoining hills, the clearance and restoration of road for vehicular movement is likely to take more than 24 hours,” the DC said.
He advised all vehicles to opt for alternative routes wherever possible till further information is shared.
