VIDEO: Indian floods devastate region

Tue Sep 2, 2008 4:23am EDT

Aug. 31 - Authorities struggled to provide aid after devastating floods in eastern Indian region of Bihar.

Relief efforts are increasing in the Indian state of Bihar, hit by some of the worst flooding in years. Authorities say they have so far rescued more than 300,000 people left stranded after heavy monsoon rains caused the Kosi river to flood.

Neena Shaun reports.

SOUNDBITES:

Hindu flood victim, Sarjung Das
Head of the madrasa (Muslim educational institute), Maulana Mohammad Ishook

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