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Urgent Appeal for Cyclone DANA Relief Efforts

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The Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘DANA’ was formed over northwest Bay of Bengal and made landfall on 25th from 12.30am to 6.00am on Odisha coast with estimated maximum sustained surface wind speed of 120 kmph. It crossed Odisha Coast near Habalikhati Nature Camp, Bhitarkanika that is situated in Kendrapara district. Around 6 lakh people were evacuated by the state administration and sheltered in 6008 cyclone shelters and safe shelters. 388 response force team including NDRF (National Disaster Response Team), Fire and ODRAF (Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force) were deployed for rescue operations

The IMD has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in all coastal and central districts of Odisha during next 2/3 days which may create flood situations. The state government has advised the inmates of cyclone and safe shelters not to go back to home immediately and stay back in the shelters for 2/3 days.

Current Situation:

  • 88 blocks in 11 districts (Balasore, Bhadrakh, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jajpur, Cuttack and Dhenkanal) affected
  • 5,84,888 people and 19,476 livestock evacuated in 4,233 villages, 21 ULBs, 152 Wards
  • 4,431 pregnant women shifted to health centers and “Maa gruha”
  • 6,008 safe shelters opened and are currently functional
  • 19 NDRF, 54 Odisha Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), 95 Odisha Forest Development Corporation (OFDC) and 220 Fire Services response teams deployed
  • 158 police platoons deployed

Actionaid’s Support:

ActionAid Association with its allies are swiftly acting on various disaster response efforts towards

  • Awareness generation, ensuring community preparedness, evacuation and rescue
  • Extending Emergency response operation monitoring support to Govt. officials and administration
  • Extending support in damage and need assessment in cyclone affected areas
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Your support is crucial in providing immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation for families affected by Cyclone DANA. We appeal for your donations for

  • Providing essential supplies like food, water, and Ration kits and temporary shelters
  • Support for education kits for children
  • Providing support for house repairing
  • Supporting community awareness and preparedness programs.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those impacted by this natural disaster. Please consider contributing to our relief efforts.

Donate Now and Help Us Support Affected Families!

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ActionAid Association has a long and rich experience of responding to natural disasters and conflicts. We have responded to 35 major emergencies since 1993.

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WE WORK IN 317 DISTRICTS, INCLUDING 134 MOST BACKWARD DISTRICTS OF INDIA.

ActionAid India has been working with poor and marginalised people in India since 1972. We work in 25 states and one Union Territory reaching out to over 8 million people every year, those of whom belong to the most marginalised and excluded groups.

  • A full affiliate of ActionAid International.
  • In 2006, we registered in India as "ActionAid Association".
  • Work in 25 States and 1 Union Territory in India.
  • Governed by an independent General Assembly and a Governing Board.
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