South Asia floods claim over 800 lives

More than 800 people have been killed in floods affecting South Asia, believed to be the worst in the region in many years.

It is estimated around 24 million people have been affected by torrential downpours and rising waters across Bangladesh, India and Nepal.

It is thought the floods in Bangladesh have been the most severe in 100 years, leaving more than a third of the country submerged.

Flood waters have begun to recede from most areas but aid workers have stated there is a lack of vital supplies to help tackle disease.

Severe food shortages have also been reported across the affected regions, with crops, as well as livelihoods, being swept away.