Rain causes landslide at Peren town

Landslide damage caused by rainfall in Peren town on October 21. (DIPR Photo)

PEREN, OCTOBER 22 (MExN): Landslide triggered by incessant rainfall led to the damage of 14 shops, toilets and a playground gallery measuring a stretch of 170 ft at Peren Town at around 7:30 am on October 21.

DPA (DDMA) Peren, Kedigong informed that since there was no proper drainage system in the playground, the incessant rainfall resulted in water logging in the playground and subsequently led to the landslide.

Thereafter, Deputy Commissioner, Peren and Chairman DDMA, Sentiwapang Aier along with ADC Peren, K MhathungTsanglao, District Disaster Management Officials and Dobashis inspected the spot and provided immediate relief package to the families affected by the landslide.