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An aerial view shows the flood affected villagers wade through on a flooded road near near Balasore
23 Jun 2008
Source: Reuters
 
An aerial view shows the flood affected villagers wade through on a flooded road near near Balasore, about 220 km (139 miles) west from the eastern Indian city of Kolkata, in this June 22, 2008 picture. Flood victims in eastern India took refuge on treetops as monsoon rains swamped homes and continued to spread misery among millions. Picture taken on June 22, 2008. REUTERS/Indian Defence Ministry/Handout (INDIA). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.
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Children sleep inside their flooded house after heavy rains in Mumbai July 1, 2008. A heavy monsoon downpour flooded streets and disrupted transport in Mumbai on Tuesday, with city officials advising ...




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