SHILLONG, SEPT 25: The flash flood and landslides related death toll in the state has jumped to 41 with recoveries of 3 more bodies from North Garo hills on Thursday. The NDRF is still engaged in search and rescue operations in North Garo hills.
The major roads that became incommunicable due to landslides have been opened and in some roads only light vehicles are plying because heavy vehicles are wary of slippery slush which remains after landslide clearance. PWD is taking all steps to clear the roads.
During a review meeting of the chief secretary with the heads of concerned departments on Thursday, the PWD and Food & Civil Supplies departments have been asked to work out a plan of action by Friday to ensure that movement of oil tankers and trucks carrying essential commodities takes place and food stocks are augmented in the affected areas.
As power supply in many affected areas has not yet been restored, the PHE department has provided water supply through tankers.
The state government has setup 108 relief camps in the affected areas, however, some of the people in the relief camps have left the camps as the flood waters have receded in many areas. The weather on Friday was partially overcast and there was only slight rainfall in the morning.- By Our Reporter
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