Guwahati: The Assam State Museum has begun an assessment and documentation drive to evaluate damage caused to cultural heritage in flood-affected areas of Nazira, Sivasagar and Charaideo.
A team of museum experts is visiting the affected areas from August 8 to August 12 to inspect heritage objects, historically important materials and heritage sites that may have been damaged by the floods.
As part of the five-day exercise, the team will document the type and extent of damage to cultural and historical materials. The assessment will help identify heritage objects and sites requiring conservation, restoration or other protective measures.
The experts will also carry out preliminary conservation work wherever required to prevent further deterioration of heritage materials exposed to floodwaters for extended periods.
The initiative seeks to identify cultural heritage assets that may have sustained flood-related damage but require professional evaluation to determine their condition and the appropriate conservation measures.
The Assam State Museum has also urged individuals and institutions whose heritage objects have been affected by the floods to share information with the visiting expert team.
According to the museum, information from affected communities and institutions will help experts locate vulnerable heritage materials and ensure timely assessment, documentation and safeguarding.