Seven million threatened as floods cut off India and Bangladesh

indiamike · Jul 14th, 2004, 17:22

More than seven million people were in danger last night as the worst floods in more than a decade spread across India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Entire villages have been swept away. More than 100 people have died in India in the past few days alone, and the waters are still rising.

The scale of the disaster is immense. More than two million people have been left homeless in India's Assam state. Another million are homeless in nearby Bihar. Millions more are trapped in their homes. Many have been forced to take their families on to the roofs.

Full Article (external link)

lobo · Jul 14th, 2004, 23:55

Something to think about, thanks for the article.

Dayglowhamster · Jul 15th, 2004, 22:22

If this happened in Norway, or Australia, it would be all over the news. But it's India - I wonder if it will get a slot in the uk tonight?

Fluidic Space · Jul 16th, 2004, 02:21

News of this disaster was actually on yesterdays (childrens) newsround - and tonight on the main news !!!
Well at least the kids are well informed even if we adults are left behind.

Dayglowhamster · Jul 16th, 2004, 17:14

Yeah - I saw it on the beeb. The final comment was on how floods are a repeated problem but the goverment still can't cope (True beeb smug mode!). Maybe true but it's tempting to point out how Britain fails to cope with more than 3 flakes of snow!!

lobo · Jul 16th, 2004, 17:41

only if its the "wrong " type of snow.

I cant really imagine or take in the scale of the flooding.

beach · Jul 17th, 2004, 10:39

A photograph along with news appeared in today’s daily ‘The Hindu’ on the rescue operations in the flooded parts of Bihar. This is the worst flood India (south Asia) has seen in 20 years.

wonderwomanusa · Jul 17th, 2004, 10:44

I wonder how high the river is at Varanasi! That flood should arriver there shortly.

cyberhippie · Jul 17th, 2004, 14:45

The term biblical proportions seems very appropiate in describing this disaster, even by Indian standards where large numbers are often the norm this is huge
As Assam and Bangledesh are in a flood basin this also means that it could be weeks before the waters subside.
Posing more health risks in the days and weeks to come.
This is I feel another calamity that has probably been helped along by Deforestation!!
When will we learn!!!

IVAN · Aug 2nd, 2004, 18:58

Anybody knows if Bodh Gaya in Bihar was flooded? Root institute?

mercedes10 · Aug 4th, 2004, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwomanusa

I wonder how high the river is at Varanasi! That flood should arriver there shortly.

I was in Varanasi last week and the river looked like it had been experiencing drought. It was very dry indeed. Have things changed there in the last few days??

indianprincess · Aug 4th, 2004, 23:31

hi guys, thick india fan here, where is the assam region? is it anywhere near Himalachal Pradesh or is it in North South East West where?

Melissa · Sep 26th, 2004, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by IVAN

Anybody knows if Bodh Gaya in Bihar was flooded? Root institute?

I am planning on driving from Varanasi to Bodh Gaya at the beginning of November - does anyone know if the road, or these cities has been affected by the flood? Has anyone driven that route at any time? I would appreciate any insight or personal experiences! By the way - i am not driving the car myself!
thanks so much!

Jul 14th, 2004, 17:22	#1
indiamike Retired Admin Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Joisey for now Posts: 1,759	Seven million threatened as floods cut off India and Bangladesh More than seven million people were in danger last night as the worst floods in more than a decade spread across India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Entire villages have been swept away. More than 100 people have died in India in the past few days alone, and the waters are still rising. The scale of the disaster is immense. More than two million people have been left homeless in India's Assam state. Another million are homeless in nearby Bihar. Millions more are trapped in their homes. Many have been forced to take their families on to the roofs. Full Article (external link)

Jul 15th, 2004, 22:22	#3
Dayglowhamster Twit Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: uk Posts: 142	If this happened in Norway, or Australia, it would be all over the news. But it's India - I wonder if it will get a slot in the uk tonight? __________________ Mine's not as clever as yours!

Jul 17th, 2004, 10:39	#7
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,233	A photograph along with news appeared in today’s daily ‘The Hindu’ on the rescue operations in the flooded parts of Bihar. This is the worst flood India (south Asia) has seen in 20 years. Attached Thumbnails

Jul 17th, 2004, 10:44	#8
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dhaka Posts: 3,567	I wonder how high the river is at Varanasi! That flood should arriver there shortly. __________________ The map is not the territory. --Alfred Korzybski

Jul 17th, 2004, 14:45	#9
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	The term biblical proportions seems very appropiate in describing this disaster, even by Indian standards where large numbers are often the norm this is huge As Assam and Bangledesh are in a flood basin this also means that it could be weeks before the waters subside. Posing more health risks in the days and weeks to come. This is I feel another calamity that has probably been helped along by Deforestation!! When will we learn!!! Last edited by cyberhippie : Jul 17th, 2004 at 17:14.

Jul 14th, 2004, 23:55	#2
lobo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: london Posts: 431	Something to think about, thanks for the article.

Jul 16th, 2004, 02:21	#4
Fluidic Space Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stockton on Tees, england Posts: 12	News of this disaster was actually on yesterdays (childrens) newsround - and tonight on the main news !!! Well at least the kids are well informed even if we adults are left behind.

Jul 16th, 2004, 17:14	#5
Dayglowhamster Twit Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: uk Posts: 142	Yeah - I saw it on the beeb. The final comment was on how floods are a repeated problem but the goverment still can't cope (True beeb smug mode!). Maybe true but it's tempting to point out how Britain fails to cope with more than 3 flakes of snow!!

Jul 16th, 2004, 17:41	#6
lobo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: london Posts: 431	only if its the "wrong " type of snow. I cant really imagine or take in the scale of the flooding.

Aug 2nd, 2004, 18:58	#10
IVAN status unknown Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Croatia Posts: 684	Bodh Gaya Anybody knows if Bodh Gaya in Bihar was flooded? Root institute? __________________ Humor is Freedom Check my Links -> http://www14.brinkster.com/jnana/links.htm cum grano salis

Aug 4th, 2004, 23:31	#12
indianprincess Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 45	hi guys, thick india fan here, where is the assam region? is it anywhere near Himalachal Pradesh or is it in North South East West where?

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