Assam is reeling from severe floods that have resulted from almost continuous monsoon rains from May 2020. As on the 29th of June 2020, areas of Upper Assam are in a precarious condition, 5,306 villages in 30 districts have been affected. As of the 29th of June 2020, it is estimated that 56. 7 lakhs people have been affected.
The heavy rains have added to the existing vulnerabilities caused by COVID-19 and more localised emergencies. Some districts were affected by Cyclone Amphan, the oil well fire in Tinsukia district and hailstorms over the past few weeks. Together with the rising waters, a complex crisis faces the people living in these areas.
Amidst the third wave of massive flood inundating most the districts and affected areas in
Assam, ActionAid Association has reached out with direct support out to over 3,164 families in four flood-affected districts, i.e. Barpeta, Dhemaji, Morigaon, and Golaghat. The Government of Assam has set up 617 relief camps with over 1.5 lakh people staying in these shelters. ActionAid Association has also been providing support to individuals in two relief camps in Barpeta, with the construction of temporary toilets for the inmates and have
undertaken decontamination and cleaning drives in nine camps in Barpeta, Morigaon and Dhemaji.
Dry rations, provisions for safe drinking water and shelter materials are being provided in these districts. With the spread of COVID-19, people are finding it difficult to access the usual institutions providing relief camps or are themselves hesitant to stay there. They are also finding it challenging to get the relief, usually offered during such a crisis. Facilities are becoming more challenging to access, as the attention of the government agencies is diverted to addressing issues related to the pandemic.response to COVID-19 in Assam and 23 other states in India)
ActionAid responding to the Assam Floods has teams on the ground that have been working to assess the situation and help victims. With the experience of having responded to Assam Floods in 2016 and numerous other disasters across the country, ActionAid Association is best equipped to help in the situation. Your contribution to the relief fund through an online donation can provide immediate relief and assistance to vulnerable communities.
Please donate!
For any queries or questions, please call any of the numbers below:
or email us at fundindia@actionaid.org.
Donate through bank transfer | ||
Account Name | ACTIONAID ASSOCIATION | |
Bank Name | Axis Bank Ltd | |
Branch Name | Bangalore (KT) | |
Account Number | 009010101455298 | |
Address | No 9, M G Road, Block A, Bengaluru, | |
Karnataka 560001 | ||
RTGS/NEFT/IFSC Code | UTIB0000009 | |
Please mention your name and contact number in the remittance column when you transfer your donation. |
Assam is reeling from severe floods that have resulted from almost continuous monsoon rains from May 2020. As on the 29th of June 2020, areas of Upper Assam are in a precarious condition, 5,306 villages in 30 districts have been affected. As of the 29th of June 2020, it is estimated that 56. 7 lakhs people have been affected.
The heavy rains have added to the existing vulnerabilities caused by COVID-19 and more localised emergencies. Some districts were affected by Cyclone Amphan, the oil well fire in Tinsukia district and hailstorms over the past few weeks. Together with the rising waters, a complex crisis faces the people living in these areas.
Amidst the third wave of massive flood inundating most the districts and affected areas in Assam, ActionAid Association has reached out with direct support out to over 3,164 families in four flood-affected districts, i.e. Barpeta, Dhemaji, Morigaon, and Golaghat. The Government of Assam has set up 617 relief camps with over 1.5 lakh people staying in these shelters. ActionAid Association has also been providing support to individuals in two relief camps in Barpeta, with the construction of temporary toilets for the inmates and have undertaken decontamination and cleaning drives in nine camps in Barpeta, Morigaon and Dhemaji.
Dry rations, provisions for safe drinking water and shelter materials are being provided in these districts. With the spread of COVID-19, people are finding it difficult to access the usual institutions providing relief camps or are themselves hesitant to stay there. They are also finding it challenging to get the relief, usually offered during such a crisis. Facilities are becoming more challenging to access, as the attention of the government agencies is diverted to addressing issues related to the pandemic (Learn more about our response to COVID-19 in Assam and 23 other states in India)
ActionAid responding to the Assam Floods has teams on the ground that have been working to assess the situation and help victims. With the experience of having responded to Assam Floods in 2016 and numerous other disasters across the country, ActionAid Association is best equipped to help in the situation. Your contribution to the relief fund through an online donation can provide immediate relief and assistance to vulnerable communities.
Please donate!
For any queries or questions, please call any of the numbers below:
or email us at fundindia@actionaid.org.
Donate through bank transfer | ||
Account Name | ACTIONAID ASSOCIATION | |
Bank Name | Axis Bank Ltd | |
Branch Name | Bangalore (KT) | |
Account Number | 009010101455298 | |
Address | No 9, M G Road, Block A, Bengaluru, | |
Karnataka 560001 | ||
RTGS/NEFT/IFSC Code | UTIB0000009 | |
Please mention your name and contact number in the remittance column when you transfer your donation. |
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