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2 unusual facts about 2007 South Asian floods


2007 South Asian floods

In North Bengal, the floods have caused economic damage also estimated in the millions of U.S. dollars (at least Rs. 500 million); and in Siliguri, flash floods have wiped away at least 100 houses on a single night (28 July 2007).

The Damodar and Kangsabati rivers overflowed their banks in late June, but levels finally began to fall as of 6 August.



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