Monsoon rain causes flooding in Inida

Heavy monsoon rain has caused widespread flooding throughout India, especially in the regions of Orissa, Uttar, Pradesh and Bihar. More than 2 million people have been affected by the flooding; most of the people affected already lived in poverty conditions prior to the flooding. Around 80 people have already perished due to the torrential flooding. The government is using hundreds of boats to rescue the stranded survivors that have been cut off due to the high flooding waters.

Bears hungry due to drought

The drought hitting the southwestern United States has had not only an effect on people living in the states but also on the wildlife that call the area home. In Crestone Colorado, bears have started to come out of the woods in search of food because resources have dried up due to the drought. The bears are seeking dumpsters to find their nutrition. A bear spends around 20 hours each day searching for food and on average a bear will consume 20,000 calories per day. Anchorman- "Bears can smell the menstruation, now you've put the whole station in jeopardy!"

http://www.weather.com/weather/videos/news-41/top-stories-169/drought-brings-the-bears-to-town-21969#loc=41/169/21968

Typhoon Roke on track to hit Japan

Typhoon roke is expected to hit Japan Tuesday night, September 20th, and has already caused Japanese officials to tell 1.3 million people to evacuate central Japan. The city of Kyoto in central Japan is expected to be hit by the Typhoon. Heavy rains from the approaching typhoon have already caused flooding and damage to roads and bridges. Rescue workers in boats are helping stranded citizens that can't evacuate due to the overflowing rivers. Two people have already been reported missing, a nine year old boy and 84 year old woman.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44594003/ns/weather/

Drought continues to devastate Texas and the southern United States

There is no end in sight for the horrible drought that has caused many wildfires across Texas and the southern United States. The drought is expected to get worse as a La Nina weather system is supposed to hit the southern United States. A La Nina weather system tends to bring warmer weather for the southern states. As of now 97% of Texas is classified as being under a exceptional or extreme drought conditions. The past 12 months, ending August 31st, were the 12 driest months in Texas history. However Texas is not the only state facing these horrible conditions. The entire state of Oklahoma is under some type of drought conditions, whether it be extreme, severe, or exceptional drought. Other states hit by drought include Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44534812/ns/weather/

Monsoon rain flooding Pakistan

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44501924/ns/weather/

Monsoon rain has hit Karachi, Pakistan's largest city. The flooding has left 300,000 people homeless and without shelter or food. This has only set Pakistan back further because Pakistan has still not fully recovered from the 2010 flooding that left 11 million people homeless and killed around 2,000 people. The 2010 flooding left 1/5 of Pakistan submerged under water. Since August of 2011, this year's floods have destroyed 1.2 million houses and left 4.5 million acres of land flooded. The death count from the 2011 floods has risen to 226 people. These floods have greatly affected the people living in Pakistan and many of Pakistans citizens blame the government for not providing good relief efforts or trying to control and prevent the flooding. These floods may have been prevented through better land conservation and the creation of levies. The government should also take better steps of warning citizens who are in danger of the floods.

Hurricane Irene viewed from space

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