Flood death toll in Bangladesh hits 481

www.chinaview.cn 2007-08-15 20:35:00

DHAKA, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from flood-related incidents like drowning, waterborne diseases and snakebites in Bangladesh shot up to 481 till Wednesday morning, Health Ministry statistics said.

Of the victims, 15 died of diarrhea, nine from respiratory problems, 30 from snakebites and 427 from drowning, said officials at the Health Ministry.

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