A view of the flood-affected area in Assam. The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh made an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged areas in the State and reviewed the relief operations on July 20, 2004 (Tuesday).
He announced that the Centre would set up a Task Force to look into the problem of recurrent floods in Assam and other neighbouring States. As part of a scheme for long-term flood control, Assam will get Rs. 90 crore, which is in addition to Rs. 62 crore already sanctioned.
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