Torrential rains and floods in South Asia endanger millions of children, warns UNICEF

More than six million children in South Asia are at risk following severe torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides that have devastated the region, leaving many homeless, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Monday.

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Torrential rains and floods in South Asia endanger millions of children, warns UNICEF

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