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Floods create a havoc in Kolkata, in pics

Kolkata floods in picture

In Rajasthan, 28 people have lost their lives, out of which 12 people died during past few days owing to very heavy rainfall and flood like situation in many parts of the state.Rajasthan has experienced excessive rainfall in most of its districts.The situation is "grim" particularly in districts of Jalore, Jhalawar, Baran, Sirohi, Barmer and Dungarpur, the statement said.Apart from State Disaster Response Force, Police, RAC etc., eight teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed for rescue and relief operations.More than 630 peoples have been rescued from various districts in Rajasthan, it said.In Gujarat, 14 districts and population of about 40 lakh were affected in recent floods due to heavy rainfall.More than 10 lakh food packets have been airdropped or distributed to the flood victims.