AS more than 11,000 people remain homeless in the NSW northern rivers region, the SES has warned flood-stricken residents to be wary of vermin that may have taken up residence in damaged shops and houses.

Mumbai, Sep 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi singer-songwriter-actor Guru Randhawa has stepped forward to help the victims of the deluge in his home state Punjab. Guru has assured support to the farmers of Punjab, announcing that once the floodwaters recede and life begins to stabilize, he will distribute wheat seeds to all flood-affected farmers enabling them to restart farming and rebuild their lives with dignity.

Hyderabad, Aug 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Flood-hit parts of Kamareddy and Medak districts of Telangana remained submerged on Friday as authorities intensified relief operations while heavy rain lashed parts of north Telangana. The flood water from the Pocharam project washed away part of the Medak-Yellareddy highway, bringing the vehicular traffic to a halt. An operation by the Army was on to rescue eight people trapped in floods after a portion of the bridge on the Medak-Yellareddy highway was washed away.

MUMBAI/KARACHI: Heavy rains and widespread flooding in basmati rice-growing regions of Pakistan and India have raised concerns over output of the premium staple, driving prices higher as supplies are expected to fall. Pakistan and India exclusively grow aromatic basmati rice, which sells for nearly twice the price of regular varieties and is primarily imported by Britain, the Middle East, and the United States. Pakistan's Punjab province accounts for more than 90% of the country's total basmati rice production, while India's northern states of Punjab and Haryana contribute over 80% of its output.