Floods and landslide caused by heavy rains in several states in India has left over 100 people dead, according to the India Home ministry. The flood affected mostly Manipur, West Bengal, Odisha. Over 200,000 people were moved to a safe zone (relief centre). At least 200 medical official using 120 boats were dispersed to the area to help treat the affected people, India today reported. India and neighbouring countries usually experience flooding this season, as over 8 million people were reported to have affected by the deadly flood. Many of the casualties were as a result of drowing as well as collapsed masonry and electrocution.
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