India floods situation worsens in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Orissa
More than two million people have been affected by floods in India as torrential rains lash Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states.Heavy monsoon rains have been battering parts of India for the past fortnight.
More than 80 people have died in flood-related incidents, and some areas have been cut off by rising waters.
Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh (UP) have killed more than 30 people across the state. A flood alert has been issued in eight districts in Bihar.
In Orissa, the worst affected state, vast parts of 10 districts have been inundated by flood waters, officials say.
Special Relief Commissioner PK Mohapatra said 55 people had died - some drowned, while others died from snakebites and in wall collapses.
More than 10 people who had gone missing after the boat in which they were travelling overturned in the Brahmani river in Dhenkanal district were rescued on Monday, officials say.
Some areas have been cut off because of breaches to river banks and embankments. Helicopters are the only way to bring food and water to people stranded there.
Officials said that more than 130,000 in Orissa alone have been evacuated to safety as the relief and rescue operation moves into full swing. more
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