Death Toll from India-Pakistan Floods Reaches 400

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2014-09-09

The death toll from monsoon rains and flash floods across large areas of Pakistan and India has reached 400.

Officials say about 200 people in India and at least 205 in Pakistan have died.

The floods have put about 500,000 people in peril and left thousands homeless. Pakistani and Indian troops have used boats and helicopters to evacuate victims and to leave food supplies for stranded families.

The floods have also caused major losses on both sides of the divided Kashmir region, where entire villages have been submerged in the water. Areas in Punjab province in northern and eastern Pakistan have experienced much devastation.

Officials say thousands of homes have collapsed partially or completely in the heavy rains and flash floods.

Source: Voice of America

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