Rijiju takes stock of Garo hills flood situation “Quite deep” and “extensive”: Rijiju Meghalaya govt estimates preliminary damage to Rs. 2000 cr Mukul seeks Modi’s intervention for rebuilding and restoration “PM will announce relief package after his return from US” Rajnath Singh to visit flood hit Garo hills on October 1 Tura, Sept 27: Union Minister for State (Home), Kiren Rijiju today assured Meghalaya and Assam government its full cooperation for rebuilding exercise. “I will hold a meeting with home minister, Rajnath Singh tomorrow and brief him about the situation in Assam and Meghalaya”, said Rijiju. He undertook an aerial survey of flood hit areas of Garo hills, along with Director General of NDRF, D.P. Singh. At Tura, he held a review meeting with chief minister, Mukul Sangma in presence of Tura Lok Sabha MP, Purno Agitok Sangma. The commissioner of division (Garo hills), Peter W Ingty briefed Rijiju about the devastating flood and landslides in the state, which has led to massive damage of infrastructure, loss of life and property, among others. Ingty informed Rijiju that damage to the tune of Rs. 2000 crore has been assessed so far, which included Garo hills and parts of Khasi hills. Rijiju assured the government that centre will provide immediate relief, so that rebuilding exercise can be started. “Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will announce a package, once he returns from his America trip”, said Rijiju. Rijiju noted that the impact of the flood is “quite deep” and “extensive”, which Meghalaya has never witnessed. He informed that union home minister Rajnath Singh will visit both Assam and Meghalaya on October 1 to take stock of the situation. “The damage is substantially very high. We will ensure that nodal ministry will look into the issue. Once the assessment is complete, the concerned ministry officials will review the magnitude of the situation and start its rebuilding exercise”, Rijiju told The Telegraph. “I am from North East, so it will be easy for me to coordinate. I assure that I will be actively involved in overseeing the restoration works”, Rijiju added. The chief minister submitted a memorandum for the prime minister through Rijiju. Mukul requested Rijiju that army should be involved for restoration of the main connecting bridge in Mendipathar in North Garo Hills and Krishnai bridge in Assam’s Goalpara. Mukul aerial survey to West Garo Hills Meghalaya chief minister, Mukul Sangma undertook an aerial survey today of the worst hit areas of West Garo Hills. At Tikrikilla, he met inmates in the relief camp and assured them full support from the government. He requested the flood hit victims to cooperate with the government machineries as they carry out their rehabilitation works. He was accompanied by Tikrikilla MLA, Michael T. Sangma and Raksamgre MLA, Limison Sangma. He held a brief review meeting at Tikrikilla in presence of Meghalaya speaker, Abu Taheer Mondol. Mondol briefed Mukul about the quantum of damage in the worst hit areas of Chibinang to Tikrikilla. Interacting with official, the chief minister asked to ensure that there is no outbreak of any disease. He laid trust on providing hygienic atmosphere for the camp inmates with special focus in terms of providing safe drinking water. He also asked the inmates to immediate consult doctors for health related problems.
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