By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: : The death toll resulting from the floods and landslides in the state rose to 51 on Saturday as search operations by the NDRF continued in Kharkutta area of Garo Hills.
As per reports, debris in NH51 has been cleared making way for heavy vehicles to pass through. Movement on NH62 is restricted to light vehicles while AMPT road from Tura to Phutamati is open for public transport.
Similarly, Garobadha-Mankachar, Bajengdoba-Rongsi, Garobadha-Ampati, Garobadha-Betasing via Rangsakona, Betasing- Mellim, Dalu-Baghmara, Dalu-Purakhasia, Mankachars-Mahendraganj, Mahendraganj-Purakhasia, Lokaichar-Kalaipara, Rongram-Rongrenggre. Rongrenggre-Nengkhra, Shillong, Nongstoin, Tura roads have also been opened.
Restoration works for other roads are also being taken up. Except for areas where bridges have been washed away, roads at other places are expected to open shortly.
Power supply has been restored in Tura and many parts of Dalu except in Deku-Sangkni area where damage is extensive. In Ampati, power supply has been restored except in areas still submerged. In Williamnagar, power has been restored except in areas which are on the other side of Simsang river.
Water supply in Tura and Williamnagar towns has also been restored.
Water is supplied in Baghmara town partly through pipes and tankers. In Resubelpara, water is being transported in tanks.
The Health Department has airlifted medicines to Tura to supplement stocks. Additional doctors from Tura Civil Hospital and from the Civil Surgeon’s Office have been deputed to the relief camps to help in medical care. Heavy rains have not been reported from any part of the State though weather remains cloudy in some areas.