Minister reviews Remal aftermath in Meghalaya

Shillong: The minister of revenue and disaster management, Kyrmen Shylla, held a review meeting on Friday to assess the aftermath of Cyclone Remal across Meghalaya, which reported five deaths due to landslides and affected over 5,000 people.
“Attended by commissioner and secretary of revenue and disaster management department Sanjay Goyal, secretary of the department M War Nongbri, and other govt officials from the state disaster management authority (SDMA), the focus of the meeting was on a detailed review of various aspects of disaster management, particularly concerning the cyclone and its aftermath,” an official said.
“Discussions centred on the extensive damages caused by the cyclone, including landslides and heavy rainfall that severely affected all districts of Meghalaya. Other points addressed during the meeting included the extent of the losses due to house damage, road and communication disruption, and flooding incurred by the public due to the disaster,” the official said.
“The specific areas and infrastructure that suffered significant damage and the immediate and ongoing relief efforts being conducted were also discussed,” the official added.
“The meeting underscored the actions taken by various responders, including SDMA, SDRF, deputy commissioners, the three line departments, and the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited. These agencies have been instrumental in the relief process, providing timely assistance to those affected and working tirelessly to restore normalcy in the disaster-stricken areas,” the official said.
The minister emphasised the need for continued preparedness to mitigate the impacts of such disasters in the future, the official said.