A massive rescue operation is under way in the southern Mexican state of Tabasco after rains caused the worst flooding there in more than 50 years.

More than one million people are believed to be affected, with 300,000 thought to be trapped in their homes and more rain forecast in coming days. Most of the state is under water and its governor has urged anyone who owns a boat to help the rescue operation.

President Felipe Calderon said the situation was "extraordinarily grave".

"It's one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the country," he said in a televised address on Thursday night.

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LINKS TO HELP SITES From Mexico, the US and Abroad: How can we help? Below you'll find information and links to donation and assistance organizations

1. The State of Tabasco Official Site has many links to donation sites and account numbers for monetary donations: http://www.tabasco.gob.mx/

2. Root Coffee is collecting donations. You can send donations via Paypal to Root Coffee Here. (Thank you all for your generous contributions!)

3. Red Cross International Response Fund, Make a secure, online donation and visit updates.

4. UNICEF USA has opened an account for Tabasco's displaced children,UNICEF's donation page is here.

5. Operation USA is appealing to the public and corporations to aid in response to the flooding in Southern Mexico. Donation page for OPUSA is here.

6. The Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles has posted their Bank Account for donations here: Wells Fargo Bank NA, account 599253401, BBVA BANCOMER account 2280300127, and ABA 1-2222-05-06 for deposits outside California.

7. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has $1 million pledged to help its partners Caritas Mexicana and Caritas Tabasco. They are taking donations Here.

8. Save the Children Moves to Assist Families in Flooded Mexico, they are taking online donations here

9. In Canada, Bank of Montreal Account number.: 38748116488. Make payable to: Mexican-Canadian Cultural Association Ottawa-Gatineau (ACMCOG)

10. In the United Kingdom, BANK HSBC Account Number: 81408224 SORT CODE: 40-03-22. Make payable to: Ayuda Tabasco 2007.

11. En France Ambassade Mexique Ayuda Tabasco, Banque Societé Generale #: 00050752139 66 Código del banco:30003 Sucursal Paris Bourse (03020)75002 Paris

12. En España BBVA, Banco: 0182, Oficina: 7911, DC: 65, Cuenta: 0201557408