In India, monsoon waters have severely affected 10 states, home to at least 5.1 million children. Save the Children plans to assist 24,200 households, including 111,400 children.

Currently we and our local partners are working in West Bengal, where we are providing temporary shelter for 200 families; clean water for 2,000 families; and books and educational materials so that children do not miss out on their education. In Orissa, Save the Children has set up 20 health camps and is distributing tarpaulins to 2,500 families and emergency education materials to 2,000 children. The agency also plans to assist 8,000 children in Assam with clothing and school supplies.

Above: Doctors Rai and Mohapatra at a makeshift doctors' clinic, run in a covered verandah off some classrooms in Nimaachinda primary school, Balasore, Inda. The clinic, run in a covered verandah off some classrooms in Nimaachinda primary school, was established by Save the Children. Patients from four neighbouring villages are flocking here to be attended by doctors to cure them of common colds, fevers and diarrhea in the aftermath of the floods. The diagnosis and medicines are free of charge. (Photo credit: Save the Children)