Tragedy Strikes Meghalaya: Flash Floods Devastate Garo Hills

Flash floods in Meghalaya's Garo Hills have claimed 15 lives over the past two days, with recent casualties including a father and son, a mother and daughter, and a driver. Rescue operations are underway, and the Chief Minister is advocating for Bailey Bridge technology to expedite rebuilding efforts.

In a devastating turn of events, flash floods in Meghalaya's Garo Hills have resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals over the past two days, officials have reported.

A senior official from the State Disaster Management Authority has confirmed recent casualties, including Bijoy S Sangma and his son Wian Chigado R Marak, Amerin K Marak along with her daughter Manase K Marak, and Thenseng R Marak.

Rescue operations are currently being conducted by the National Disaster Response Force and SDRF, while Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has advocated using Bailey Bridge technology to facilitate rapid rebuilding in the affected regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)