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Indian flood toll rises further Indian flood toll rises further
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The number of people killed in flooding caused by heavy rains across southern India continues to rise, with more than 200 confirmed dead, officials say.The number of people killed in flooding caused by heavy rains across southern India continues to rise, with more than 200 confirmed dead, officials say.
Millions of people have been left homeless in the Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh as entire villages have been swept away.Millions of people have been left homeless in the Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh as entire villages have been swept away.
Rainfall has eased in the worst affected state of Karnataka but many farms have been destroyed.Rainfall has eased in the worst affected state of Karnataka but many farms have been destroyed.
Officials say billions of dollars are needed for relief and reconstruction.Officials say billions of dollars are needed for relief and reconstruction.
Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa said more than 170 people have died in floods in that state alone.Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa said more than 170 people have died in floods in that state alone.
He said 10 million people had become homeless and nearly two million houses were destroyed across 14 districts in the state.He said 10 million people had become homeless and nearly two million houses were destroyed across 14 districts in the state.
More than 350 villages are still marooned.More than 350 villages are still marooned.
Thousands of livestock, which many farmers depend on to make a living, have also perished in the torrential rains that lashed the state for nearly a week.Thousands of livestock, which many farmers depend on to make a living, have also perished in the torrential rains that lashed the state for nearly a week.
"It is a serious situation," Mr Yeddyurappa told reporters."It is a serious situation," Mr Yeddyurappa told reporters.
More than 300,000 people have taken refuge in about 1,000 relief camps set up by the government.More than 300,000 people have taken refuge in about 1,000 relief camps set up by the government.
'No shelter''No shelter'
Our correspondent, Habib Beary in Bangalore, says that thousands are living without a roof to shelter them and without electricity.Our correspondent, Habib Beary in Bangalore, says that thousands are living without a roof to shelter them and without electricity.
In Andhra Pradesh, where nearly 40 people have lost their lives in the flooding, more than a quarter-of-a-million people are in relief shelters. Vast tracts of agricultural land are under water and crops have been destroyed.In Andhra Pradesh, where nearly 40 people have lost their lives in the flooding, more than a quarter-of-a-million people are in relief shelters. Vast tracts of agricultural land are under water and crops have been destroyed.
India's home minister P Chidambaram is expected to visit the flood-affected areas of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for an assessment of the situation.India's home minister P Chidambaram is expected to visit the flood-affected areas of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for an assessment of the situation.
Irate villagers in Karnataka have protested against late relief and targeted vehicles carrying politicians.Irate villagers in Karnataka have protested against late relief and targeted vehicles carrying politicians.
Health officials said measures were being taken to prevent the outbreak of water-borne diseases in the affected areas.Health officials said measures were being taken to prevent the outbreak of water-borne diseases in the affected areas.
The rains have been blamed by weather experts on the cyclone in the Bay of Bengal.The rains have been blamed by weather experts on the cyclone in the Bay of Bengal.