Water, water everywhere...
From Sept. 29th - Oct. 6th, torrential rains have caused devastating floods in the Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, claiming over 250 lives and affecting nearly 2 million people. These floods are recorded as being the worst to ravage these states in a 100 years. Roads and farms are submerged in water, putting estimated relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction costs at billions of dollars. Those displaced are suffering acutely due to lack of food and clean water. This is an hour we all must come together and show our wholehearted support for the flood survivors. It is critical that the immediate needs such as food, clean water and medicine are provided to those affected.
“Elsewhere in the district, its the human suffering that stares one in the face - collapsed houses, desperate faces, people running after relief materials, scores of families huddled in temporary shelters and destruction of standing crops on lakhs of hectares of land.”
- TheHindu.com
“Elsewhere in the district, its the human suffering that stares one in the face - collapsed houses, desperate faces, people running after relief materials, scores of families huddled in temporary shelters and destruction of standing crops on lakhs of hectares of land.”
- TheHindu.com
Right now AID INDIA is actively working with several partner organizations in Andhra and Karnataka for relief and rehabilitation of the survivors. It is committed to ensure that the funds get dispatched at the earliest. Already, $25,000 has been disbursed to an NGO-partner working in Karnataka,
Please support the relief efforts by donating online.
DONATE NOW
www.aidindia.org
(Hyperlink to the AID INDIA donation webpage)
OR
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/368576?m=4ffa5b46
(Facebook Cause initiated by AID INDIA)
Donate to the Facebook cause and help us raise $50,000 by winning the challenge hosted by causes.com
(Nov. 6 deadline)
(Hyperlink to the AID INDIA donation webpage)
OR
(Facebook Cause initiated by AID INDIA)
Donate to the Facebook cause and help us raise $50,000 by winning the challenge hosted by causes.com
(Nov. 6 deadline)
“…So many people are dying... thousands of livestock have perished in the floods and standing crops have been washed away…”
- bbc.co.uk
- bbc.co.uk
“More than the government and its agencies, it appeared it was voluntary organisations, NGOs, philanthropists and corporates who pitched in with relief materials.”
- TheHindu.com
- TheHindu.com
WATCH VIDEOS HERE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS_thKUXYw8 (Millions face shortages after India floods - 09 Oct 09)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTOJQ0gDq_g (Flood havoc in India - 5 Oct 09)
http://www.ndtv.com/news/videos/video_player.php?id=1163303 (ndtv.com)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTOJQ0gDq_g (Flood havoc in India - 5 Oct 09)
http://www.ndtv.com/news/videos/video_player.php?id=1163303 (ndtv.com)
UPDATES FROM RAICHUR, KARNATAKA:
Posted 10/19/2009
~70km from Raichur, Karnataka, AID INDIA is supporting relief activities in ~30 villlages through its NGO partner, Jagrutha Mahila Sangathan (JMS). Based on reports from and telephone conversations with JMS, the estimated cost of relief alone in this area is $50000. Unfortunately, due to this area's lack of proximity to Raichur, government-funded relief has been non-existent. Several victims are either living in their destroyred homes, or in tents (see pictures below). Currently, AID INDIA has disbursed $15,000 to the victims. However, rehabilitation is a long-term process and will require various forms of support: emotional, social and of course, financial. WE NEED TO COME TOGETHER TO ASSIST THE VICTIMS, ASAP!
You've probably realized by now that the attention of the media (and perhaps the Indian government) has shifted from this disaster. It is, therefore, our responsibility, to do as much as we can for the flood victims.
You've probably realized by now that the attention of the media (and perhaps the Indian government) has shifted from this disaster. It is, therefore, our responsibility, to do as much as we can for the flood victims.
Collapsed house in Devipura, a village near Jagirpannur, KA
Water level during the floods in Devipura
A house in Jagirpannur was completely destroyed
Hand-made terracotta jewelry worth thousands of dollars was destroyed, resulting in the loss of a major source of income for these women of JMS
Houses were washed away in Huligunchi village
Several other signs of the destruction...
Cotton crops destroyed by the rain
Around 10 tonnes of neem fertilizer that was prepared by JMS was destroyed by the rains
Stored jowar grains have sprouted after getting soaked in water; Cannot be put to any use
Sacks of Neem fertilizer, another source of income, were submerged in the water, rendering them useless.
Several other signs of the destruction...
But, there is still hope...
Rice and toor dal was distributed by JMS to more than 21 villages!
