2008 Kosi Flood

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Geolocation:	26° 29' 45.3547", 86° 53' 35.2191"
Total Population	3.3 million
Total Area	14001,400 km² 540.54 mi² km2
Climate Descriptors	Humid mid-latitude (Köppen C-type), Monsoon
Predominent Land Use Descriptors	agricultural- cropland and pasture
Important Uses of Water	Agriculture or Irrigation, Domestic/Urban Supply, Fisheries - wild, Livestock
Water Features:	Kosi River
Riparians:	India

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