Curated Video
At least 19 dead in Assam flooding misery
In the Indian state of Assam, officials said floodwaters have killed at least 19 people and brought misery to some 4.5 million during the monsoon season.
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Floods continue to inundate swathes of Assam
Officials say the death toll has risen to 152 in monsoon flooding in South Asia, as millions of people continue to struggle with the impact of the floods.
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At least a dozen killed by lightning in Bangladesh
At least a dozen people, mostly farmers in rural areas, have been killed by lightning in Bangladesh since Saturday, as monsoon rains continue to batter parts of the low-lying country, according to officials and news reports.
Crash Course
Drought and Famine: Crash Course World History
Who is to blame for widespread famine? Crash Course World History guides high schoolers through a video about droughts, famines, and whether the weather or human activity is at fault for each.
Crash Course
International Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and the Indian Ocean Trade
Economic principles and world history are beautifully woven together in this history presentation on medieval Indian Ocean trading. The narrator discusses the unprecedented self-regulation executed by merchants along the Indian Ocean...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Weather Videos: Heavy Monsoon Rain
Watch as heavy monsoon rain and strong winds hit the city of Kerala in India in this video clip. [4:46]