Heavy downpour haunting Meghalaya's Garo Hills

Jul 21, 2020

West Garo Hills (Meghalaya), Jul 21(ANI): Meghalaya’s Garo Hills witnessed surge in water levels due to heavy rains, which have caused flood like situations in many parts. Several villages have been submerged in water, which has affected lives of the people. Surging floodwater affected over 175 villages in the plain-belt of Garo Hills. The flood situation has worsened due to the backflow of Brahmaputra river. The district administration has set up 22 relief camps and taking care of the people there.