Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Bihar Flood Relief Work


Hundreds of people have lost their lives since July and nearly 20 million affected as one of the worst floods in Bihar in a decade showed no signs of abating. The situation in the worst affected 17 districts remained grim. An alarming rise in water level due to heavy rains inundated fresh areas in Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Katihar, Samastipur and Khagaria districts. Since Kosi River, the sorrow of Bihar, suddenly changed its course after breaching its embankment in Nepal on August 18, Kosi has moved 120km eastward, inundating huge tracts of low land. The river continues to engulf more and more villages every day. In Madhepura district alone, 378 villages have been badly affected while the corresponding number in Supaul is 243. Other affected districts are Araria, Saharsa, Purnia, Katihar and Khagaria.
To address the prevailing national calamity in Bihar, shortly a team of Doctors and Volunteers will be heading towards the various flood affected districts of Bihar. “YOUTH FOR EQUALITY” in collaboration with the Mumbai based “DOCTORS FOR YOU” and “INDIAN RAILWAY” preparing the logistic to implement the rescue plan. Considering the prediction of future flow of water in Kosi River particularly from Nepal, the scenario will remain same for few days which needed to be addressed without delay. This requires stationing of volunteers in Bihar for some days. Doctors from various parts of India will be traveling to undertake rescue related work and accompanying volunteers will share the responsibility of management.
In the 1st phase of operation, we will be targeting the six worst affected districts namely, Supaul, Saharsa, Madhepura, Araria, Purnia & Katihar. Our interim relief team is already in the process of setting up control rooms at Mansi & Katihar railway stations for this operation. In the 2nd phase, we will be undertaking rehabilitative work for 3 month after the floodwaters recede.
We appeal to all to help the victims of this catastrophe by sending food, clothes, medicines, waterproof tents, cooking utensils & water purification plants.
We call upon every human being with a conscience to show solidarity with the victims of this catastrophe by immediately extending all kinds of help in our relief, rescue & rehabilitation operations. Next week or next month may be too late.
Those who wants to volunteer (Medical or Non Medical) Please contact us on following numbers:

Ravikant Singh, Chief Coordinator,“Doctors For You” =+91-9324334359

Jainendra Kumar, Patron, “Doctors For You”= +91-9811382902

Dr KaushalKant Mishra, Youth for Equality,+91-9868340420
For extending any material &/or financial support, Kindly contact -Helpline Numbers –

Mumbai – +91 - 9324334359, 9821871945

New Delhi- +91 – 9811382902,9868340420

Patna - +91 – 9308022326, 9234616135

1 comment:

Mch Ortho India Society said...

Dear all,

Congratulations as our first pilot team succesfully reached bihar today.
We had sent with them 17 cartons of antibiotics,antipyretics,pain killers and essential medicines.
250 vials of antisnake venom serum. 12 bags of life saving injections and vaaccines. 80 kg milk powder for children.100 kg other food items including roasted gram and chuda. We will keep you informed.

Thanks
Dr Kaushal9868340420youthforequality.com