Guwahati, June 2 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday visited the severely flood-affected areas of Lakhimpur district and announced an inquiry into the alleged unannounced release of water from NEEPCO's hydroelectric dam at Yazali, Arunachal Pradesh.

Sarma inspected the worst-hit Aamtola region under the North Lakhimpur Revenue Circle and Pachnoi under the Nowboicha Revenue Circle. At Nagargaon near Panigaon, he examined a breached section of the ring bund and interacted with residents sheltering on the embankment. The Chief Minister assured them of immediate aid and long-term support.

Addressing media at the site, he announced a plan to drain floodwaters into a nearby rivulet with villagers' consent, followed by repair...