Since Sunday, multiple parts of Northeast India, like Meghalaya and Manipur, have witnessed heavy rain and landslides, making it a dangerous place to plan a visit. Read on to know what is happening there.
Meghalaya Witnesses Heavy Rainfall & Landslides
As per a report by NDTV, in Meghalaya, the main road linking the state capital, Shillong, to Dawki, a key tourist destination near the Bangladesh border, has been entirely cut off due to a major landslide.
Additionally, on Sunday, the district recorded very heavy rainfall, with the IMD station at Mawsynram in East Khasi Hills recording the highest rainfall at 526.5 mm. Other stations that registered very high rainfall were RKM Sohra (470.4 mm) and Mawkywrat (385 mm). The IMD has predicted moderate rainfall across most parts of the state over the upcoming days, with the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall at distant places. It has also warned of flooding in low-lying areas, severe interruptions on major travel routes, and lasting disruption to municipal services.
The Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills has declared the closure of the Shillong-Dawki road from the landslide site until further notice, adding that the NHIDCL has declared that repair and reconstruction work is likely to take a few days. The district officials have urged all travellers, including tourists, to avoid the Shillong-Dawki road and use other routes.
Why Is Travelling To Shillong Risky?
Apart from this, landslides have also been observed across national highways and in other hilly regions, including Assam’s Dima Hasao district and Manipur’s Senapati district, hindering travel.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Assam has published a special weather bulletin warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in different parts of the area until June 24. The East Khasi Hills district administration has requested travellers to travel through the Sohra and Dawki routes.
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Meanwhile, monsoon floods have started to set in parts of north and upper Assam, particularly in the Dhemaji district, where a total of 14,562 people were impacted by flooding as of Monday evening.
Plan your travel better before going to Meghalaya.
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Why is Meghalaya famous for?
Meghalaya, known as the "Abode of Clouds," is famous for its breathtaking natural landscapes, living root bridges, and extreme rainfall.
Is Meghalaya part of 7 Sisters?
Yes, Meghalaya is one of the "Seven Sister States" of Northeast India.
Is Meghalaya a beautiful state?
Yes, Meghalaya is widely considered one of the most beautiful states in India.