Guwahati, May 15 -- Assam Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Jayanta Mallabaruah, on Thursday conducted a detailed inspection of the ongoing desiltation works across Guwahati.

The works are being carried out under the supervision of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), and the Public Works Department (PWD).

The inspection covered several flood-prone areas, including Anil Nagar, PIBCO, Rukminigaon, Juripar, Silsakoo, Basisthapur Survey Beltola, Hatigaon, and a key stretch of the National Highway affected by waterlogging.

During his visit to various sites, the Minister also spoke with local residents and took note of their concerns.

He discussed both immediate and long-term s...