Lakhimpur, Aug. 5 -- Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Wednesday visited the erosion-affected Jamuguri area under the Bihpuria constituency in Lakhimpur district to assess the condition of the embankment damaged by the Brahmaputra's severe erosion and review the overall flood situation and protective measures.

According to an official release, during the visit, he held detailed discussions with officials of the Water Resources Department, the district administration, and other concerned authorities to review the progress of the emergency measures already undertaken and to chart out the course of action for the coming days.

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