Monday, July 2, 2012

Asia - Voice of America: Floods Kill 79 in India, Displace 2 Million

Asia - Voice of America
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Floods Kill 79 in India, Displace 2 Million
Jul 2nd 2012, 12:50

Floods triggered by monsoon rains have killed at least 79 people and displaced two million others in eastern India. Entire villages were washed away in the state of Assam, when the Brahmaputra river breached its banks. The Indian army has been deployed to help flood victims. Major General R.N. Nair told reporters on Monday, "we are continuing to supply food packages and water, medical aid is being provided in almost all parts of the [Guwahati city] district. Our helicopters have been ...

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