July 9, 2012 8:33 PM

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Central team to reach Assam tomorrow to assess damage caused by floods

A 7-member Central team will reach Assam tomorrow to assess the damage caused by the floods and landslides. Talking to AIR,V.K Peepersenia, Principal Secretary of Revenue and Disaster Management department today said that the team will visit the flood hit districts of the state. They are likely to meet state Chief Secretary Naba Kumar Das on July 12 and hold discussions with him, before leaving for New Delhi. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi urged the Prime Minister for a financial package of 11 thousand 316 crore rupees for relief and rehabilitation. Meanwhile, flood condition in Dhemaji district continues to be grim.330 villages affected in the recent wave of flood in Dhemaji.

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