World Vision’s emergency relief to survivors of the recent floods that devastated states in southern and western India, has reached its fourteenth day. Thousands of people still are facing the immediate challenges of shelter and clean drinking water.
 Children, especially those under 3, are suffering from diarrhoea and respiratory infections. World Vision teams are working closely with the Indian Government to provide services where it is needed most.
"Drinking water sources are contaminated and not safe for consumption. Sanitation facilities in relief camps and affected villages are also inadequate, putting the very young and old at risk. We are trying our best to provide clean water. Children are falling sick and we are getting all possible medical help," says Franklin Joseph, World Vision India’s Director of Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs from the field in Bijapur, Karnataka state.
Other issues that continue to remain challenges in the aftermath of the floods are:
Food shortages and an increase in food prices
- Disrupted schooling and children dropping out of school
- Children's health and nutrition
- The economic implications of both flooding and drought affecting numerous states in India
- The possible migration of people in search of employment elsewhere
- Inadequate supplies of fodder for livestock
Phase I of World Vision India's relief assistance to 2400 families in Bijapur, Karnataka state, is nearing its completion. In Mahabubnagar, Andhra Pradesh state, dry-ration distribution is under way to 3000 families. The World Vision team in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, aims to complete the distribution of dry rations to 2500 families over the weekend.
People who want to make a donation, may do so through World Vision New Zealand’s Asia-Pacific Emergency Relief Fund by going to https://www.worldvision.org.nz/Donations |
