More than 800,000 rescued from India flood

Patna: Rescuers have brought to safety more than 800,000 people from flood-hit northern India, officials said on Friday.

However, up to 100,000 people were still believed to be trapped in flooded areas, said Bihar Disaster Management Minister Nitish Mishra.

Indian armed forces, other official bodies and aid groups have used boats to hunt for survivors, some of whom have spent up to two weeks trapped on roofs or high ground.

"A major part of evacuation is over with more than 800,000 people evacuated and shifted to safe places. About 280,000 of them are taking shelter at relief camps," Mishra said.