Floods in Northeastern India

The northeastern Indian state of Bihar experienced severe flooding in early August 2009, leaving thousands of residents homeless.
Floods in Northeastern India
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Floods in Northeastern India

These false-color images show the difference in rivers and floodplains in the Indian state of Bihar in Mid-July and late August 2009.

Published Aug 31, 2009

Land Floods

Floods in Northeastern India
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Floods in Northeastern India

Acquired on July 18 and August 1, 2009, these false-color images provide a before-and-after view of the Sitamarhi District of the Indian state of Bihar. The image from August 1 shows swollen waterways and large areas of standing water.

Published Aug 3, 2009

Land Floods