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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday (July 11, 2026) reviewed the State’s monsoon preparedness after heavy rain triggered landslides, flash floods and localised flooding in 32 villages. The current spell of rain, which began in the first week of July, has damaged roads and infrastructure in several areas, with landslides, landslips, flash floods and localised flooding reported from 32 villages.

Continuous heavy rainfall on Saturday (July 11, 2026) triggered a major landslide scare in Shimla’s Sanjauli area, forcing residents of Bothwell Estate to remain outdoors since around 3 a.m. amid fears that their houses could collapse. Nearly 10 houses have been affected, with at least three homes facing an immediate threat due to the landslip.

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Heavy to very heavy rain lashed parts of India on Saturday (July 11, 2026), with Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh among the worst-hit as landslides blocked roads and disrupted public life.

In Uttarakhand, heavy rainfall triggered landslides, blocking 120 roads, including three national highways, while around 100 pilgrims were escorted to safety across a washed-out stretch of the Yamunotri National Highway

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July 12, 2026 11:06
Meghalaya CM reviews monsoon preparedness after rain triggers landslides
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today reviewed the State’s monsoon preparedness after heavy rain triggered landslides, flash floods and localised flooding in 32 villages.
Virtually chairing a review meeting with deputy commissioners, Sangma assessed the impact of the ongoing spell of monsoon rain, which has affected several districts, particularly in the Garo Hills and parts of the Khasi Hills.
The current spell of rain, which began in the first week of July, has damaged roads and infrastructure in several areas, with landslides, landslips, flash floods and localised flooding reported from 32 villages, officials said.
With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall, including heavy to very heavy spells at isolated places till July 15, the chief minister directed all district administrations to remain on high alert.
-PTI

Published - July 12, 2026 11:05 am IST

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