Monsoon rains have been tearing across Northeastern India causing widespread damage. In Lucknow, India the rains collapsed mud huts killing 48 people as of now. With such low income housing this area is at severe risk to damage. People were actually taking refuge in trees and hills. On top of minimal structural integrity there was also surging floodwaters that wipped out homes and in the midst killed an additional 17 people. Although there is widespread evacuations the heavy rains and flooding roads are making rescue efforts extremely difficult. It's sad to say this is expected to go on for another two days which by the end should allow rescue crews to bring in aid and medical attention.
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204831304576594351907511250.html
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