Flood-Hit Meghalaya Asks Centre For Financial Assistance Of ? 300 Crore

Assam And Meghalaya Have been hit by floods!

Assam and Meghalaya states have been badly hit by floods. The Meghalaya government has sought financial assistance of Rs 300 crore from the Centre to meet the losses sustained by flood and landslides.

As per the information, around Fifty-two people have died in the two states, and nearly 44 lakh people have been displaced.

According to the information, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma along with state Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui today inspected the damaged portion of NH6 at Lum Shnong in East Jaintia Hills.

An alternative route has been identified via Star Cement Premises in Lum Shnong, which is open only for smaller vehicles. During his visit to the affected area, Chief Minister interacted with truck drivers, who have been stranded in the area, and assured them that the administration will extend all possible support.

Whereas The road communication between Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya to three neighbouring States of Assam, Mizoram, and Tripura has been disrupted for the past three days due to multiple landslides in the Lum Shnong area.

According to the statement given by the chief ministers, it says, "All efforts are being made to restore the entire damaged portion of the road to ensure accessibility. However, there is a huge challenge, as the rain is not stopping. As the rain recedes and the flow of the water is diverted, the affected area can be restored,” the Chief Minister said.