1 million cut off by monsoon floods in India

1 million cut off by monsoon floods in India
After river bursts its banks, north Indian state issues plea to relief agencies
Mon., Aug. 25, 2008
PATNA, India - Authorities struggled Monday to get aid to more than 1 million people stranded by floods in a north Indian state, with one local government leader describing the situation as a catastrophe.

Air force helicopters and troops were trying to get food to people in the stricken areas of Bihar state that were inundated by flood waters last week after torrential rains caused the Kosi river in neighboring Nepal to burst its banks.

The Bihar state government issued a plea to relief agencies to step in and help get food and shelter to the residents.

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