Shillong (Meghalaya), June 6 : Several houses were damaged and more than 900 people affected and houses damaged as a storm accompanied by heavy rains lashed several villages on Sunday in Khasi Jaintia and Garo Hills region,
According to official sources, more than 400 villagers were affected as their homes were destroyed or partially destroyed in 13 villages of Khasi Jaintia Hills region on Sunday.
The storm damaged 483 houses across 7 districts in the State, with no loss of lives.
The storm impacted Baghmara and Chokpot in South Garo Hills, Mawkyrwat in South West Khasi Hills, Wapung and Saipung in East Jaintia Hills, Thadlaskein and Amlaren in West Jaintia Hills, Mairang in Eastern West Khasi Hills, Nongstoin and Mawshynrut in West Khasi Hills, Mawphlang, Mawkynrew and Mawryngkneng in East Khasi Hills district.
A total of 29 villages involving a population of 949 people were affected by the storm.
All Districts have been instructed to take necessary action on relief distribution and assistance to the affected people.
CM Conrad K Sangma in message has asked the administration to immediately provide relief to all the affected people.
