Meghalaya gets 44% excess rains in a month

Meghalaya has experienced a significant increase in rainfall over the past month, receiving 44% more rainfall than usual, totaling 117.32 cm between June 1 and July 3. This surplus has led to extensive damage to public infrastructure and disrupted the lives of residents, particularly affecting the southern districts of the state. The monsoon downpours have caused landslides, flash floods, fallen trees, and other destruction.