India floods death toll 'could rise to 1,000..biggest natural calamity

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The death toll in flash floods and landslides in northern India could climb to 1,000, officials have warned.
More than 600 people are confirmed dead with more than 40,000 still said to be stranded in the mountains of Uttarakhand state.
Survivors are being airlifted from the worst-hit areas and special trains are also carrying people to safety.
Search and rescue efforts have been stepped up as more downpours are expected.
Early monsoon rains in India this year are believed to be the heaviest in 60 years.


Vijay Bahuguna, chief minister of Uttarakhand state, told the BBC he feared at least 1,000 people had died.


BBC News - India floods death toll 'could rise to 1,000'

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Muslims pray for victims of Uttarakhand

SURAT: Having witnessed the devastation of 2006 floods in Surat, there was an immediate emotional connection with the victims of Uttarakhand disaster. Around 200 Muslims from Mithikhadi area of Limbayat area in Surat collectively prayed at Hazrat Jangalsha Baba Dargah on Saturday seeking peace for those who lost their lives in Uttarakhand. They also prayed for the safe return of all those who are stuck in the Himalayan state following the devastation caused by cloudbursts and flash floods.

Setting an ideal example of communal harmony, the group took out a rally in Mithikhadi that ended with the prayers at the dargah.

"It is an attempt to show our support to the families of the victims who have died or are trapped in calamity-hit areas. We can't help them personally but we can at least pray for them," Mohammad Aslam, a participant, said.

Muslims pray for victims of Uttarakhand - The Times of India

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India floods: Indian Army work to save thousands stranded



A major rescue operation in India to try and save thousands of people stranded by floods is being stepped up.
Officials say more than 40,000 people are stuck in the northern state of Uttarakhand, after floods swept away buildings and triggered landslides.
Rescue teams have already helped more than 33,000 people, but at least 560 have died.
The army is evacuating survivors in mountainous areas by helicopter and on special trains.

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[DaZahroJaam.]

has the ground underneath those houses been washed away previously or they were built like that? it doesn't seem like much of a safe place to build a house in..

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has the ground underneath those houses been washed away previously or they were built like that? it doesn't seem like much of a safe place to build a house in..

its cause of deforestation around the affected area...As Trees responsible for holding the clay/sand together in the case of flooding preventing a mud flood.. ..also newly built dams contributed a lot in damage to the mountainous environment...