TURA, April 16: Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gush of wind on Thursday night wreaked havoc in various localities in Tura, causing damage to houses and leading to power disruptions.
The storm hit the town at around 11 pm and subsequently power supply was snapped, leaving behind a trail of destruction with the town’s streets littered with branches and leaves. The impact due to the thunderstorms was mostly felt in the localities of Dobakkol and Boldak A’ding where several houses sustained partial damage.
The power supply, which was cut off, returned by 1 pm on Friday only to be snapped again numerous times in the afternoon.
West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Ram Singh informed that necessary assistance in the form of Gratuitous Relief (GR) and compensation is being provided to the affected families. He also urged the affected people to contact the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tura Municipal Board and Block Office staff in case of any damage to their homes for necessary assistance.
Singh has also urged the people to take precautions during the next two days in view of predictions for thunderstorm and rainfall.