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As flood waters recede in Bangladesh, the fear now is of waterborne diseases.

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The government has called for help and says up to 20 million people need food aid after the worst floods in six years.

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About 60% of Bangladesh is under water, and millions are homeless. Damage is put at $7bn.

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The country has sufficient emergency supplies - the problem is reaching those cut off, say relief workers.

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Many people, including these farmers, are having to fend for themselves.

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In India, the floodwaters are also receding but many villages and towns remain inundated.

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This year's floods hit all 27 districts in the north-eastern state of Assam, with thousands still marooned.

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Many in Assam have accused the state and central government of not doing enough to help them.

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The monsoon was greeted with joy in other parts of India which have been experiencing drought-like conditions.