Meghalaya CM visited Purakhasia and adjoining areas following recent floods in Garo Hills

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaOctober 10, 2024

Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Thursday visited Purakhasia and adjoining areas to take stock of the situation caused by the recent floods.

Sangma chaired a review meeting with the district and block officials at Purakhasia Block Office at Puran Bazaar. He also interacted with the villagers and assured them of all support from the district administration and the government.

The Chief Minister said that besides houses a lot of ponds, plantations and orchards have been destroyed. He said that the Agriculture and the Horticulture and other line departments will work on providing assistance to the affected.

Also, the Chief Minister inspected the catchment area near the river bank at Purakhasia and the bridge connecting Wagigitok to Akimpara over Grim River.

At Aikinpara and Posenggagre villages, the Chief Minister held a public meeting for listening to their concerns and assured of all assistance from the government and officials.

He also inspected the Thallang bridge at Angalangre and the collapsed Bridge at Rimrangpara over the Norang river.