Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Wednesday 10 September 1952, page 13


Flood Sweeps N.-E. India

PATNA, Tues. (A.A.P.-Reu-ter). - Floodwaters from the River Kosi in North-East In-dia have swept 391 villages in Bihar's most populous district, Darbhanga, according to re-ports reaching Patna. Com-munications have been disrupt-ed, and boats are the only means of transport in an area of more than 400 square miles.

More than 900 boats and motor launches have been com-missioned to carry food and medical aid to more than 200,000 people.