FLOODING has struck the Bihar region in eastern India hard in the past few weeks. Dozens of people have drowned and more than 100,000 hectares of farmland have been submerged.

Irish aid agency GOAL is hoping to raise €750,000 from its second annual Jersey Day, which takes place in schools and workplaces throughout the country today.

The Jersey Day fundraiser in the aid of the Irish charity GOAL is due to take place in 1,000 schools and workplaces today.