(10 Oct 09 - RV) Aid agencies are warning that millions of poor villagers across southern
India are facing an imminent food shortage following months of intense drought and
recent devastating floods. The worst floods to hit the southern Indian states
of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in a century have killed around 280 people. But
the government has not yet announced plans to help residents deal with food shortages. Sacred
Heart Missionary Father Placido Rebelo is based in Andra Pradesh and has just
returned from a visit to the affected areas...