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SHILLONG: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has said the government is studying all aspects of the recurring flooding at Jorabat and examining every possible measure to address the problem. He said one of the concerns is the bowl-like structure created due to road construction, where the land below the main flyover is several feet lower, resulting in water accumulating quickly and causing flooding at a faster pace.
Sangma said the government is studying the area's topography, road infrastructure and other possible factors that may be accelerating waterlogging, while the district administrations of both states are coordinating efforts to minimise inconvenience to the public.
"We are studying all the aspects, and we are looking at whatever measures we can put in," he said.
Explaining one of the factors under examination, the Chief Minister said, "There is a concern because there is a bowl-like structure due to the road construction. The land beneath the main flyover is quite deep, being several feet lower than the surrounding area, which contributes to additional water accumulation and leads to faster flooding."
He, however, noted that the road design may not be the only reason behind the flooding.
"But apart from that, there will be other reasons, and I think, as a government and as administrations from both states, we should obviously look at ways and means to minimise the inconvenience to the people," Sangma said.
Stressing the importance of interstate coordination, he added, "We are all concerned about it, and the Deputy Commissioners are coordinating. We hope that we will be able to find temporary as well as long-term solutions. It is important to both of us."
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