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Over a year after Bihar was struck by one of the
worst floods in its history, communities and families are looking at the future with hope for the first time since August 18, 2008.

Women flood survivors missing from State's focus
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for long-term support to flood survivors but his rehabilitation plan misses focus on women.

Bihar flood survivors battle despair
Over a thousand flood survivors are waiting for basic amenities and news of those left behind in abject condition without any government support.

Urgent response needed in flood-hit Bihar
Over 2.5 million people have been affected in Bihar floods. The situation for stranded families is deteriorating with reports of diarrhoea and snake bites increasing.

Thousands missing following floods in Bihar
Flooding in Kosi river has displaced millions. Thousands are reported missing, says ActionAid while calling for immediate rescue and relief.

Aid worker's diary
ActionAid India's Parvinder Singh witnessed first hand the development of and response to the floods emergency.

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