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Railway workers stand in front of a flood-damaged railway track ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:49:19 GMT

(Reuters) - Railway workers stand in front of a flood-damaged railway track at Hasimara village, about 140 km (87 miles) north from the northeastern Indian city of Siliguri August 28, 2008. Torrential rains have killed more than 1,000 people in South Asia since the monsoon began in June, mainly in Uttar Pradesh, where 725 people have lost their lives. Other deaths were reported from Nepal and Bangladesh. REUTERS/Stringer (INDIA)

Railway workers stand in front of a flood-damaged railway track ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:48:01 GMT

Tibetan activists chant anti-Chinese slogans during a demonstration ...

(AFP) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:27:54 GMT

(AFP) - Tibetan activists chant anti-Chinese slogans during a demonstration in front of the consular section of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. About 120 Tibetan exiles were arrested Thursday in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu as they attempted to protest in front of a Chinese embassy building, police said.(AFP/Prakash Mathema)

Flood-affected people catch fish in flooded water in Sonbarsha ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:22:12 GMT

(Reuters) - Flood-affected people catch fish in flooded water in Sonbarsha village, in India's eastern state of Bihar August 28, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. REUTERS/Krishna Murari Kishan (INDIA)

Flood-affected people move to safer places in Sonbarsha village, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:19:56 GMT

(Reuters) - Flood-affected people move to safer places in Sonbarsha village, in India's eastern state of Bihar August 28, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. REUTERS/Krishna Murari Kishan (INDIA)

Flood-affected people rest in Sonbarsha village, in India's ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:17:03 GMT

(Reuters) - Flood-affected people rest in Sonbarsha village, in India's eastern state of Bihar August 28, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. REUTERS/Krishna Murari Kishan (INDIA)

Flood victims receive medical treatment at a temporary flood ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:54 GMT

(Reuters) - Flood victims receive medical treatment at a temporary flood relief camp in East Nepal August 28, 2008. The Koshi river in the eastern state of Bihar in India has flooded, breaking a dam in neighbouring Nepal, officials said. Thousands have been displaced and people are starting to get sick due to the lack of sanitation and safe drinking water in the camps. REUTERS/Jitendra Khadka (NEPAL)

A police officer beats a protester after arresting her during ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:55:57 GMT

(Reuters) - A police officer beats a protester after arresting her during a protest near the Chinese consulate office in Kathmandu August 28, 2008. Tibetans in Nepal were trying to storm the Chinese consular office in protest of the Chinese actions in Tibet. REUTERS/Deepa Shrestha (NEPAL)

Police grab a protester's head while trying to push him ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:54:46 GMT

(Reuters) - Police grab a protester's head while trying to push him into a police van during a protest near the Chinese consulate office in Kathmandu August 28, 2008. Tibetans in Nepal were trying to storm the office to protest the Chinese actions in Tibet. REUTERS/Deepa Shrestha (NEAPL)

Nepalese police detain Tibetan exiles protesting in front of ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:49:37 GMT

(AP) - Nepalese police detain Tibetan exiles protesting in front of the Chinese diplomatic mission in Katmandu, Nepal, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Binod Joshi)

Tibetan protesters lie on the road during a protest near the ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:47:16 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan protesters lie on the road during a protest near the Chinese consulate office in Kathmandu August 28, 2008. Tibetans in Nepal were trying to storm the office to protest the Chinese actions in Tibet. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEAPL)

Flood-affected people travel to a safer place in Ismailpur village, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:45:57 GMT

(Reuters) - Flood-affected people travel to a safer place in Ismailpur village, in India's eastern state of Bihar August 28, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. REUTERS/ Krishna Murari Kishan (INDIA)

Tibetan protesters lie on the road during a protest near the ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:44:42 GMT

Flood-affected people move their cattle to a safer place in ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:42:15 GMT

(Reuters) - Flood-affected people move their cattle to a safer place in Ismailpur village, in India's eastern state of Bihar August 28, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. REUTERS/ Krishna Murari Kishan (INDIA)

Police arrest a Tibetan protester near the Chinese consulate ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:40:54 GMT

(Reuters) - Police arrest a Tibetan protester near the Chinese consulate office in Kathmandu August 28, 2008. Tibetans in Nepal were trying to storm the office to protest the Chinese actions in Tibet. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEAPL)

Police stand on Free Tibet pamphlets near the Chinese consulate ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:39:35 GMT

(Reuters) - Police stand on Free Tibet pamphlets near the Chinese consulate office in Kathmandu August 28, 2008. Tibetans in Nepal were trying to storm the office to protest the Chinese actions in Tibet. REUTERS/Deepa Shrestha (NEAPL)

Police arrest a Tibetan protester near the Chinese consulate ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:36:53 GMT

Police arrest Tibetan protesters near the Chinese consulate ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:32:46 GMT

(Reuters) - Police arrest Tibetan protesters near the Chinese consulate office in Kathmandu August 28, 2008. Tibetans in Nepal were trying to storm the office to protest the Chinese actions in Tibet. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEAPL)

Police arrest a Tibetan protester near the Chinese consulate ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:31:40 GMT

Flood victims take a shower with their clothes on at a relief ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:26:36 GMT

(Reuters) - Flood victims take a shower with their clothes on at a relief camp in east Nepal August 23, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. Photo taken August 23, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (NEPAL)

Police arrest a Tibetan nun near the Chinese consulate office ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:25:23 GMT

(Reuters) - Police arrest a Tibetan nun near the Chinese consulate office in Kathmandu August 28, 2008. Tibetans in Nepal were trying to storm the office to protest the Chinese actions in Tibet. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEAPL)

Flood victims wait for food at a relief camp in east Nepal August ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:23:57 GMT

(Reuters) - Flood victims wait for food at a relief camp in east Nepal August 23, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. Photo taken August 23, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (NEPAL)

Tibetan exiles demanding religious rights and Free Tibet protest ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:23:44 GMT

(AP) - Tibetan exiles demanding religious rights and Free Tibet protest in front of the Chinese diplomatic mission in Katmandu, Nepal, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Binod Joshi)

Nepalese police detain Tibetan exiles protesting in front of ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:23:23 GMT

(AP) - Nepalese police detain Tibetan exiles protesting in front of the Chinese diplomatic mission in Katmandu, Nepal, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Binod Joshi)

An aerial view shows the east-west highway which was partially ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:22:40 GMT

(Reuters) - An aerial view shows the east-west highway which was partially washed away by flood waters from the Kosi river in east Nepal August 23, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. Photo taken August 23, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (NEPAL)

An aerial view shows the Kosi river flooding the villages in ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:22:32 GMT

(Reuters) - An aerial view shows the Kosi river flooding the villages in east Nepal August 23, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. Photo taken August 23, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (NEPAL)

Volunteers prepare food for flood victims at a relief camp in ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:00:24 GMT

(Reuters) - Volunteers prepare food for flood victims at a relief camp in east Nepal August 23, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. Photo taken August 23, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (NEPAL)

Relief camps distribute food to flood victims in east Nepal ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:35:47 GMT

(Reuters) - Relief camps distribute food to flood victims in east Nepal August 23, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. Photo taken August 23, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (NEPAL)

An arial view shows the Kosi Barrage, which was damaged due ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:33:13 GMT

(Reuters) - An arial view shows the Kosi Barrage, which was damaged due to flooding in east Nepal August 23, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. Photo taken August 23, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (NEPAL)

Houses are seen submerged by flood waters from the Kosi river ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:27:33 GMT

(Reuters) - Houses are seen submerged by flood waters from the Kosi river in east Nepal August 23, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. Photo taken August 23, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (NEPAL)

Villagers stand on the east-west highway which was partially ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:22:29 GMT

(Reuters) - Villagers stand on the east-west highway which was partially washed away by flood waters from the Kosi river in east Nepal August 23, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. Photo taken August 23, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (NEPAL)

REFILE - CORRECTING SPELLING OF "KOSI" RIVER An aerial ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:16:09 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING SPELLING OF "KOSI" RIVER An aerial view shows the Kosi river flooding the villages in east Nepal August 23, 2008. Indian army troops helped evacuate more than 120,000 people from floods in eastern India, but more bad weather raised fears that rivers would to continue to overflow, officials said on Thursday. The flooding, which officials say are the worst in 50 years, was caused after the Kosi river broke a dam in Nepal where it originates, unleashing huge waves of water that smashed mud embankments downstream in Bihar state. REUTERS/Str. (NEPAL)