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SHILLONG: Several houses and crops were damaged when heavy rains accompanied with hailstones and strong winds lashed Meghalaya on Friday, an official said. However no casualties were reported.Several rooftops were blown away and houses were damaged. Many trees and electric poles were reportedly uprooted, disrupting power transmission.Internet service was also disrupted in some parts of Shillong city. "All possible measures will be taken to provide relief to the affected families," said Sangma, as per the statement, and directed Chief Secretary Y.
Tshering and Ingty to immediately submit a report. "He personally spoke to DCs of several districts to get first hand information of the situation and have asked the Disaster Management and Revenue Department to assess the situation," an official statement said..