Guwahati, June 20 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that ONGC is now advancing with a more practical and safer strategy to cap the leak.

"We've received an update from @ONGC on the ongoing operation at the RDS 147A well site in Sivasagar.

After exploring multiple approaches with great effort and precision, ONGC is now advancing with a more practical and safer strategy to cap the leak. Close to 50% of the groundwork-such as site preparation and equipment mobilisation-has already been completed," shared the Chief Minister on his X handle on Friday.

He also informed that a team of experts from the United States is reaching the site this evening to provide additional insights and support. Full-scale operations under ...