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South Asia Monsoons Displace Millions

More than 1000 people have died over the summer

Monsoon rains have killed at least five people, including two toddlers, in Mumbai as India's financial capital ground to a halt under flooding. The rains in Mumbai follow devastating floods across a swathe of South Asia, which have killed more than 1,200. More rain is expected.

Tropical storm Harvey may have moved east towards Louisiana, that doesn't mean the crisis over in Texas. Indeed, the state Governor has warned the worst of the flooding is far from over.

We're used to ordering food on the phone and having it brought to our doorstep by car, motorcycle or bike. In Iceland, if you fancy a Sushi dinner, you can now have it delivered, nearly door to door, by drone.

23 minutes

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Thu 31 Aug 201707:06GMT

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  • Thu 31 Aug 201707:06GMT