Guwahati, Aug. 9 -- Three weeks after heavy flooding caused extensive damage in four districts of Assam, the state government on Sunday began a survey to assess the damage caused by the deluge that has claimed 99 lives, destroyed hundreds of houses and killed thousands of livestock.

The survey, which will continue until August 30, will take stock of damages to affected families to provide compensation for loss and assistance towards rehabilitation.

Revenue and disaster management minister Keshab Mahanta said the survey would take place in Sibsagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat, which were ravaged by flooding on July 19 and continue to remain inundated and affected.

"Government officials will visit each affected family to assess the l...