THIS is an urgent appeal for donations to help the victims of the devastating landslides in Wayanad in northern Kerala that has left over 200 people dead, over 500 people injured, 10,000+ people staying in relief camps and hundreds more missing. In the affected areas, rescue efforts are underway and more than 1,000 people have been rescued so far. But there are still more people trapped and unreachable.
Our NGO partner ActionAid Association is on ground right now in the affected areas of Wayanad distributing emergency immediate relief such as clean water, food, medicines and temporary shelter to people most affected by the devastating landslides and has already started long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts. Your generous donations can provide an urgent helping hand to men, women and children suffering from this ongoing natural disaster.
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What are the urgent needs of the affected people?
The people of Wayanad – including children – affected by the landslides have been displaced from their homes, are injured and have no access to clean water, food, medicines and shelter. Moreover, many people are not able to reach their loved ones, leaving hundreds in a state of panic and despair.
How can I help?
Your timely and charitable assistance can help displaced and injured people receive urgent aid. Our on-ground NGO partner ActionAid Association is delivering emergency basic needs such as clean water, food, medicines and temporary shelter. To support people suffering from the devastating landslides in Wayanad, you can donate here:
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This is an ongoing natural disaster and the number of dead, injured, missing and rescued people will be changing by the hour. Here is some information on the devastating landslides occurring in Wayanad in Kerala:
What is happening in Wayanad, Kerala?
In the early hours of July 30th (Tuesday) between 2:00 am and 4:00 am, massive landslides hit the Wayanad district of Kerala. These landslides occurred following heavy rainfall in the area and the damage was worsened due to the area’s sloping hill terrain. The weather forecast reports that rain and heavy thunderstorms are expected for the remainder of the week.
Where has the most damage occurred?
The landslides have mainly affected the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha located in the hilly regions of Wayanad. As soon as the landslides hit, hundreds of homes, shops and all other buildings were destroyed and the bodies recovered in initial rescue operations were from this area.
Are rescue efforts underway?
Yes. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Army, expert swimmers from the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force helicopters, State Police, Forest Officials and volunteers are carrying out rescue operations. The Indian Army has rescued more than 1,000 people so far.
Every Rupee counts. Your donation of any amount will help people struggling to survive the devastating landslides in Wayanad and provide much needed clean water, food, medicines and temporary shelter. To support this emergency fundraiser, donate here:
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Shirley has been in the development sector for over 10 years and is passionate about making a change in the world around her, including adopting dogs and writing to make a difference.
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