Millions of people have been displaced and an estimated 2,000 killed by shock flooding in Bihar in northern India.
In Kenya's Rift valley villagers have resorted to boiling poisonous wild fruits in an attempt to stave off hunger.
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[05/09/2008]
ActionAid steps up relief to Bihar's flood survivors as concerns grow over safety of women[01/09/2008]
2000 feared dead in Bihar flood[29/08/2008]
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