Guwahati, Aug. 10 -- The Assam State Museum has begun an assessment and documentation drive to evaluate damage caused to cultural heritage in flood-affected areas of Nazira, Sivasagar and Charaideo.

A team of museum experts is visiting the affected areas from August 8 to August 12 to inspect heritage objects, historically important materials and heritage sites that may have been damaged by the floods.

As part of the five-day exercise, the team will document the type and extent of damage to cultural and historical materials. The assessment will help identify heritage objects and sites requiring conservation, restoration or other protective measures.

The experts will also carry out preliminary conservation work wherever required to preve...