A tragic incident occurred on Friday evening in Dimapara, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, when a teacher and his son were swept away by floodwaters. The duo, returning from Nagrajora-Sempara towards Tura, encountered a flooded road near Sonagre village on National Highway 217. Their vehicle was caught in strong currents and was swept away.
Their vehicle was caught in strong currents and swept away. Local eyewitnesses reported the incident, prompting immediate action from authorities. A search and rescue operation, led by local authorities and the State Disaster Rescue Force (SDRF), was launched in the Bugai river to locate the missing duo.
Efforts are ongoing as the community waits anxiously for any updates on their whereabouts.