India, Aug. 12 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, Aug 12 said at least Rs 1,000 crore will be required for repair of properties and rehabilitation of flood-affected people in districts ravaged by the latest wave of the deluge.

Addressing a press conference here, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured full assistance in the rehabilitation process.

"To give permanent relief, a rapid relief assessment drive was launched on August 9. As per an initial report, over 8,000 families have been assessed and Rs 150 crore in damage has been estimated," Sarma said.

The survey will continue till August 30 and is expected to cover 50,000-60,000 families in the Upper Assam districts hit hard by the latest floods, he ad...