India: Flooding kills dozens, ruins 225,000 homesThe news agency said bad weather prevented Indian air force choppers from conducting relief drops in the worst-hit parts of Bihar state: the districts of Supaul, Saharsa, Araria and Madhepura. However, relief workers in boats have been successful in reaching many areas. The government says that at least 1 million people are stranded. Water flowed so forcefully from the August 18 breach at a dam that the river changed course, sending floodwaters raging through more than 1,000 villages unaccustomed to high water, UNICEF India said. Officials told CNN it was the worst flooding in the northeastern state of Bihar in 80 years. The Kosi is known to Indians as the "River of Sorrow" because of its flooding during the monsoon season from June to September. The river flows into the revered Ganges River. Watch survivors find safety on roofs » The new river channel is 75 miles (120km) east of the river bed, officials said, and until the breach was repaired, even more water may be released. UNICEF said Tuesday that more than 1.4 million people were affected in 13 districts of Bihar. Watch more on people stranded » Video has shown residents seeking refuge on low-rise buildings, and standing in waist-high water in the streets. The flooding has submerged roads and railway tracks, and cut off electricity. 本文章被浏览:22
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