· 729 deaths in four states of Bihar, West Bengal, Assam and UP in August
· Declare flood in northern and eastern India as national calamity
· Expedite relief operations on War Footing
SERIOUS flood situation has disrupted life in many states in northern and eastern India especially Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The north eastern states like Tripura, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh also are affected and deaths and loss of crops reported.