Our team has been working around the clock to rescue and care for a large number of families who this week, have been impacted by heavy rains and flash flooding.
Families are building makeshift shelters on the sides of main roads, and we are assisting with clothing bedding, counselling and guidance. Amit, our Director is working with local police and officials, who once again are turning to 'Project Help' for help. The local government has no resources to assist the dalit slum dwellers. The rest of the city has been impacted as well and the situation is was initially very chaotic.
Our first response was to assist the police to help locate and rescue people, providing safe drinking water, bread and fruit to 300 hungry adults and children, and help relocate them to safety. Over the first days we have put together 500 basic ration packs costing approximately $3800AUD.
We have also set up an emergency medical camp, providing assistance to the elderly and to those who remain isolated and unable to access medical help, disinfectant, guidance and moral support.
We are thankful to the many people who generously donated to help these poor and vulnerable people whose resilience and optimism (despite loosing so much) is inspiring.
The local media and some nation news agencies have reported on this flooding disaster and highlighted and praised the response of Project Help India.
We need more funds and so, are reaching out to you for your support.
