World97-year-old escapes deadly Indian floods on a banana raft
A 97-year-old was dramatically rescued after using a banana raft to escape flooding in Assam, India. The incident illustrates how the floods are spreading into areas that were once considered safe. The elderly survivor’s ordeal has come to represent the growing reach of the disaster. It also highlights the peril faced by residents as floodwaters move beyond familiar risk zones.
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BBC News★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 23:11Original
97-year-old escapes deadly Indian floods on a banana raft
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