As Mumbai drowns under heavy rainfall and a bad drainage system, the flood situation in Bihar is still at its worst and the death toll has risen to 482 now, as reported by PTI. It has been reported that over 1.71 crore people living in Bihar have been affected by the rain. The death toll in Uttar Pradesh has reached 101 and rescue operations are still underway. As many as 3,128 villages have been affected in UP, reports say. 

In Assam, it is estimated that around 15 lakh people have been hit by the floods. Over 225 animals were killed at the famous Kaziranga National Park. The beautiful state suffered huge loss of life and resource and the pictures are heart-breaking.

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The worst hit are animals who are helpless against Nature's fury.

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Those living in rural areas are the worst hit as they struggle for food, shelter and drinkable water. 

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The carcass of a dead tiger in Kaziranga National Park 

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The floods have claimed the lives of over 482 people in Bihar and the situation is still bad

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Over 1,385 relief camps have been set by the Bihar government, as rescue teams continue to hold operations in the areas affected by floods

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Lack of food and drinkable water has affected infants and toddlers the most 

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An aerial view of the Kishanganj-Araria region in Bihar

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Incessant rains brought Mumbai to a standstill

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But life goes on in the city that never sleeps

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It's high time the financial capital's drainage system is fixed 

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