Flooding in India "the worst in living memory"

Overview: Heavy rains hit north eastern India

More than 20 million people have been affected by severe flooding in the states of Assam, Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. The United Nations has described the flood situation in India and Bangladesh as "the worst in living memory."

Tens of thousands of people have left their homes and taken shelter in temporary camps on higher ground. Most did not have the chance to carry food or clothing with them during evacuation and are dependent on assistance from the government and/or other aid organizations to help meet their basic needs.

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