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Heavy rains during the past several days have submerged many low-lying areas in Tura in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district.

According to a report, the surging waters of the rivers have damaged several hectares of standing crops.

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In Garo Hills, the overflowing water of the Jinjiram River inundated several low-lying areas causing severe hardship for the people.

“The Naga embankment is under severe threat from the rising water. If the embankment is breached, then it will create a serious problem for the entire Phulbari area,” SR Sangma, a local resident.

“We are keeping a close watch on the situation. The district officials have been geared up to combat the situation,” said deputy commissioner WGH, Ram Singh.

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The administration also asked the people to stay indoors as overflowing water washed away a portion of Selsella – Garobadha road.

Meanwhile local MLA, SG Esmatur Mominin has asked the district administration to step up relief operation to help the flood-hit people.