Flooding: World Vision India responding with immediate relief supplies and shelter

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

The death toll due to heavy rains and opening of dams in different parts of the country has risen to 180, with over 10 million people being affected.

"We saw that many people have set up makeshift tents in railway stations, as that is the only elevated structure around," said Daniel Mung, Communications specialist, traveling with an assessment team in West Bengal.



Massive flooding and numerous landslides in West Bengal, Odisha, Manipur, Rajasthan and Gujarat have affected 13,200 villages in just West Bengal alone.

There has been massive damage to crops, houses, roads, and bridges across all the affected states. In the state of West Bengal alone, which has borne the maximum brunt, 107,808 houses were completely damaged and over 368,238 houses destroyed partly. Crops over an area of 797,848 hectares are damaged.

WORLD VISION INDIA'S RESPONSE



In places where target community members are affected, World Vision India has already started a response, by distributing food and other materials.

"For many families, the floods have caused damage that will take years to recover from. And World Vision India is committed to stay alongside those affected not only for immediate relief, but until their lives and livelihoods are restored. World Vision India is committed to bring the best of our experiences to ensure highest standards in our response," said Dr. Jayakumar Christian, National Director, World Vision India.

World Vision India is also coordinating with NGOs, community based organisations and the local Government to assess the situation and mobilise the response. Urgent needs include dry food and water, no-food items (like kitchen supplies) and hygiene kits.