Bangladesh braces for flooding

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Updated September 1, 2008 20:31:02

Rising river levels are now sounding alarm bells in neighbouring Bangladesh. Already there are about half a million people marooned after rivers in the north and central districts broke their banks.

Presenter: Sonja Heydeman
Speakers: John Aylieff, World Food Program Bangladesh.

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