Officials said the rain has triggered landslides in several parts of the state.
Two landslides were detected at Tiehsaw on the Nongstoin-Shillong Highway, West Khasi Hills. As a result, the movement of trucks and other heavy vehicles has been stopped.
Reportedly, a similar landslide has occurred at Pariong in the same district and on the Lawbyrtun-Rngikseh road under Mawthadraishan Block, Eastern West Khasi Hills.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has held a review meeting with officials to assess the state’s preparedness in view of the Met forecasting more rainfall in the next couple of days.
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