ASSAM & BIHAR FLOOD RELIEF

The states of Bihar and Assam have been struck by massive floods, and a lot of lives are in danger. The floods have widely damaged houses, farmlands, schools, bridges and road links, thereby bringing the region to a halt. Nearly 70 lakh of people have been affected, and thousands of families are forced to take shelter in schools, temporary relief camps, and even on highways. In Assam itself, more than 45 lakh people have been displaced in the 33 districts and 17 deaths have been recorded so far. Bihar’s death toll currently stands at 33 with 25.71 lakh people reeling from the deluge in 16 districts of the state.*

RED ALERT situation persist in the affected states as a further worsening of the situation is being expected in light of the incessant rains.* The states stand in an urgent need of support from the entire nation to recover from the immense damages to life and property.

*News Courtesy: India Today & Hindustan Times

The Rapid Response team is working on the ground in the affected states for the ongoing relief and rescue operations. We are trying our best to supply all possible help to people, and we have found that the need for food, drinking water, and medical assistance is enormous. We, therefore, appeal to you to make a contribution towards the cause, so that we can reach out to more people in distress.

Rescue lives by donating towards any of the following categories in the mentioned remunerations:

• Food Packets/Meals for 25 People @ Rs 1,000
• Dry Ration for 5 Families @ Rs 5,000
• Bedding Kit for 10 Families @ Rs 10,000
• Shelter Kit for 1 Family @ Rs 15,000
• Education Kit for 20 Children @ Rs 20,000
• Free Medical Camp in 1 Village @ Rs 25,000
• Livelihood Support for 5 Families @ Rs 50,000

We are looking at large scale impact of our ongoing rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations in the affected regions of Bihar and Assam. From providing immediate relief in the form of food, drinking water, and medical intervention, to trying to provide long-term help by enabling people with livelihood support and education kit for their children, we are trying our best to restore lives to the normal.

Disasters are the times of adversities which cannot be averted but can be tackled with some support. With your resolve to help out the affected, we can hope that the states will emerge out of the unfortunate circumstances soon enough.