Sivasagar(Assam), June 22 -- A three-member team of well control experts from the US-based Cudd Well Control has begun extensive site preparations at the gas blowout site in the Rudrasagar oil field in Assam's Sivasagar district, NDTV Profit reported.

The well, operated by SK Petro Services on behalf of ONGC, has been leaking gas uncontrollably since June 12-now for nine consecutive days.

350 families evacuated as emergency escalates

The situation has forced the evacuation of nearly 350 families, who remain housed in relief camps as authorities work to contain the crisis.

The arrival of the US experts marks a major escalation in the emergency response, underscoring the complexity of the situation after ONGC's own efforts failed to con...