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Pakistan flood death toll rises Pakistan flood toll rises to 200
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More than 100 people have now died in floods after a cyclone and rain swept through Pakistan, relief officials say. The death toll from flooding and severe rains that have swept through Pakistan in recent days has risen to more than 200, relief officials say.
The storm and floods have affected two million people in 15 districts of Balochistan province, officials say. Another 200 people, mainly in Balochistan, are missing, they add.
Poor communications and the remoteness of areas hit means the scale of Cyclone Yemyin's destruction remains unknown. The storm and floods have affected two million people in 15 districts of Balochistan province.
Heavy monsoon rain and winds have also lashed India's western Maharashtra state, with at least 40 flood-related deaths in recent days, officials say. Heavy monsoon rain and winds have also lashed five Indian states with at least 40 flood-related deaths in Maharashtra, officials say.
class="bodl" href="#map">See a detailed map of the region In neighbouring Gujarat state, at least 14 people were killed in flooding, as heavy rains hit parts of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states.
Storms and floods have affected large parts of South Asia over the past week, with at least 140 people killed week elsewhere in India. Storms have affected large parts of South Asia over the past week, with at least 140 people killed week elsewhere in India.
And in flooded parts of Afghanistan, more than 80 people have died in recent days, while several dozen others were killed in Pakistan's tribal areas along the border.And in flooded parts of Afghanistan, more than 80 people have died in recent days, while several dozen others were killed in Pakistan's tribal areas along the border.
Relief challengeRelief challenge
Most of the dead in Pakistan are from Balochistan and Sindh province.
Every family is looking for one or two members. They are all missing Chaker Baloth,Balochistan resident Anger and despair In pictures: Flood devastation
The disaster management authority said around 15,000 soldiers have been deployed for relief operations in affected areas.
Many people have been without drinking water or electricity for days in Balochistan. More rains are forecast in the area.Many people have been without drinking water or electricity for days in Balochistan. More rains are forecast in the area.
Flash floods have hampered attempts to bring aid to people hit by storms.Flash floods have hampered attempts to bring aid to people hit by storms.
Every family is looking for one or two members. They are all missing Chaker Baloth,Balochistan resident Anger and despair In pictures: Flood devastation
"Relief goods are pouring in, but it is a challenge to distribute it in the vast affected area where communication and transportation lines have broken down," Raziq Bugti, spokesman for the Balochistan government told the Associated Press news agency."Relief goods are pouring in, but it is a challenge to distribute it in the vast affected area where communication and transportation lines have broken down," Raziq Bugti, spokesman for the Balochistan government told the Associated Press news agency.
Another relief official said more tents were needed to provide shelter for people who had been left homeless by the floods.Another relief official said more tents were needed to provide shelter for people who had been left homeless by the floods.
Relief commissioner Ali Gul Kurd said hundreds of villages had been inundated, with 90% of crops, cattle and houses destroyed in some areas. Relief commissioner Ali Gul Kurd said hundreds of villages had been inundated, with 90% of crops, cattle and houses destroyed in some areas. He also that the casualty figures could rise as dozens of people had been reported missing.
He also that the casualty figures could rise as dozens of people had been reported missing. Indian floods
Four people died in overnight rains in Sindh province, and in one district alone, 30 villages have been inundated with flood waters, officials said. Last month, more than 200 people were killed in Pakistan's biggest city, Karachi, as a result of flooding and high winds.
Last month, more than 200 people were killed in Pakistan's biggest city, Karachi, by floods and high winds. At least 14 people have died in the floods in Gujarat
India floods Meanwhile, parts of India's Gujarat state have also been battling floods.
Meanwhile, India's biggest city Mumbai (Bombay) has also been battling flood water after heavy rain and strong winds hit Maharashtra state, of which it is capital, over the weekend. In Maharashtra, life was slowly returning to normal with rains subsiding and flood waters receding in most villages.
A number of areas of the city were flooded, with road, rail and air transport disrupted. "The rains have just about subsided but this is the beginning of the monsoon season so we will need to continue to be vigilant," Ramesh Kumar, a senior Maharashtra official told the Associated Press.
Coastal areas bore the brunt of the flooding. Amravati district, about 500km (about 300 miles) north-east of Mumbai was also badly hit, reports said. Water is also receding from the capital city of Bombay where floods had disrupted road, rail and air transport links.
Coastal areas of Maharashtra bore the brunt of the flooding. Amravati district, about 500km (300 miles) north-east of Mumbai was also badly hit, reports said.
And in the eastern city of Calcutta, nine people have died in overnight rains, including six of a family after their home collapsed.
Annual monsoon rains provide a vital source of water in many parts of South Asia, and are vital for its agriculture. Every summer many die in the floods the rain brings.Annual monsoon rains provide a vital source of water in many parts of South Asia, and are vital for its agriculture. Every summer many die in the floods the rain brings.
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