Indian villagers paddle a boat through floodwaters over submerged roads in India's Assam state on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Heavy downpours have triggered flooding that has killed at least 24 people here.
Deadly floods hit India —
Indian villagers paddle a boat through floodwaters over submerged roads in India's Assam state on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Heavy downpours have triggered flooding that has killed at least 24 people here.
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Hundreds of people die every year in floods and landslides during the monsoon season in South Asia.
Deadly floods hit India —
Hundreds of people die every year in floods and landslides during the monsoon season in South Asia.
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While annual rains are a lifeline for the region's farmers, flooding, landslides and building collapses are frequent during the monsoon season, which lasts from June to September.
Deadly floods hit India —
While annual rains are a lifeline for the region's farmers, flooding, landslides and building collapses are frequent during the monsoon season, which lasts from June to September.
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An Indian fisherman removes fish from his nets in the flood-affected village of Balimukh.
Deadly floods hit India —
An Indian fisherman removes fish from his nets in the flood-affected village of Balimukh.
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