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Nine states in India are reeling under the effects of severe flooding. Over 200 have been killed in different parts of the country and thousands have been displaced after monsoon rains battered several states. Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala are among the worst-hit states.

In Kerala, 92 people have been killed in floods. 80 landslides have occurred across eight districts.  Over 60 people are feared dead due to a landslide in Kavalappara.  Fifty-four people have lost their lives and 200,000 people have been displaced in north Karnataka. Thousands of hectares of crops have been destroyed due to this unprecedented rainfall. 

In Maharashtra, 49 people have lost their lives due to the heavy rains. Over 20 people died in rain-related incidents in Gujarat.

Earlier in July, over 210 people lost their lives and 14 million people were affected by the severe floods in the Bihar, West Bengal and Assam. WV India has been responding to the affected communities in these states over the past few weeks, reaching over 3000 families with emergency relief.

WV India has been responding to the affected communities in these states over the past few weeks, reaching over 3000 families with emergency relief.

  • WV India’s Himalaya ADP provided emergency relief to 1000 families in Kalimpong, West Bengal in the form of 25 kg rice and Tarpaulin sheets.
  • In Bihar, WV India has provided emergency relief to 1248 affected families in Darbhanga district and to 1000 families in Purnea district.
  • In Guwahati, emergency relief was provided to 126 families. WV India is also distributing emergency relief to 1126 families in Morigaon, one of the worst-affected districts in Assam.
  • In Malappuram, WV India teams rushed emergency relief (rice, sugar, lentils, salt, cooking oil, mats, mosquito repellents, sanitary pads and biscuits) to people living in the relief camps. WV staff in Malappuram have been engaging with children affected by floods through art.
  • In Miraj, Maharashtra, 4500 families will be provided family hygiene kits containing soap, sanitary pads, Dettol, tooth brush and paste and bucket.

There is a high likelihood of the flood situation worsening across many states. We are monitoring the situation and are on alert.

You too can rush your support to the people affected by the floods. 

 Visit bit.ly/indiafloodrelief to donate

 

Support for Farmers

“I always used similar seeds in the field and never used multiple seeds due to lack of finances. This is a good opportunity to see the variety of vegetables."

Cozy and comfy

Monalisha: "I am so happy that all the children in our group received colorful blankets. They are very useful during the cold season."

Child Protection

Tulasi: "Now I am more aware of child protection issues and can protect myself. I know about the government mechanisms that support and protect us."

This new academic year, you can help a child go Back to School - from school bags to college support.


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