Flood rescue efforts underway in India

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Source: CCTV.com | 08-30-2008 08:52

A massive rescue effort continues in India's Bihar state where more than a million people are trapped by a flood.

Soldiers evacuate flood-affected people to safer places at  Madhepura town in India's eastern state of Bihar August 29,  2008.(Krishna Murari Kishan/Reuters)

The Kosi river burst its banks, submerging roads leading to the region. Fifteen-hundred soldiers have been sent to the area to assist. Flood waters swept away at least 44 people in Bihar. More than 60-thousand people are taking refuge in 300 relief camps. The government is sending more than 200 million US dollars to Bihar state for rescue and relief. One-hundred rescue boats, as well as high capacity air force helicopters will be also provided.

Officials in Bihar warn the worst is yet to come.

Editor:Si Qintu