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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Andrew Lowry

India flood victims inundated with offers of shelter, food and Netflix

Mumbai has been paralysed and more than 1200 have died after the heaviest rains to hit India in years.

The flooding may be the worst to hit the city in a decade, but many in the city are opening their doors to displaced people and advertising their help via social media.

Using #RainHosts, Mumbai's good samaritans have been offering safe and dry shelter to victims of the flooding.  

One data-minded Mumbaikar went as far as to compile a spreadsheet compiling all the various locations where help is available:

The efforts of the populace to support one another drew praise from the Mumbai police, who called the phenomenon "sunshine on a rainy day."

"Together, we can overcome any ordeal," the Mumbai Police tweeted. "Thank you all for showing what humanity is in the face of adversity!"

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