Wayanad Landslide Relief: Help Rebuild Lives and Restore Hope
Wayanad, a hilly district in Kerala, has been severely affected by heavy monsoon rains, resulting in massive landslides on the morning of July 30, 2024. Areas such as Mundakai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Vellarmala have experienced significant destruction, including the complete washout of the LP School in Mundakkai and the Vellarmala Higher Secondary School. The districts have received 300 mm of rainfall in the last night of 29th July exacerbating the situation.
The disaster has resulted so far 4th August 2024 total 354 bodies including 49 children have been recovered, including children and women. Several villages in Meppadi Panchayat have been completely destroyed. Many people, houses, and livelihoods have been washed away in the landslides. The death toll and damage are expected to rise further. Above 200 are still missing. More than 200 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals. There are around 10000 people in 93 relief camps in the district. The landslide has primarily affected ordinary working-class families.
ActionAid Association's Response
With decades of experience in disaster response, ActionAid Association is actively engaged in delivering relief efforts. We are providing dry rations, sanitary kits, clothing, and support for rehabilitation and livelihoods. All our activities are coordinated with the district administration, the Inter Agency Group (IAG), and local organizations.
Our relief and recovery project focuses on immediate assistance, infrastructure rebuilding, and community resilience. Vulnerable groups, including plantation workers, women, children, the elderly, disabled, and minorities, are particularly affected and need urgent help.
A rapid needs assessment has been carried out by the ActionAid Office in Chennai, and planning is underway to provide essential items such as rice, food kits, bed sheets, blankets, bathing soap, and sanitary napkins to the affected families. Immediate distribution is needed to meet the urgent needs of 3,000 individuals. ActionAid Tamil Nadu remains committed to supporting the communities through this challenging time, working closely with the government and local organizations to ensure effective aid delivery.
| Sl. No. | Kit | Items, Quantity, Unit Price | Unit cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food Kit (For a family) | Rice- 5 kg (Rs.225), Wheat flour- 1kg (Rs. 70), Gold winner oil- 1 litre ( Rs.110), Green gram - 1 kg (Rs.130), Rajma - ½ kg ( Rs. 100), Salt - 1 kg ( Rs. 20), Sugar - 1 kg ( Rs. 45), Chilli powder - 100gm (Rs.45), Turmeric Powder- 50gm (Rs.15), Coriander powder - 100gm(Rs. 40), Tea powder - 100gm (Rs. 100), Matchbox - (Rs. 10), Candles - 3 (Rs. 60), Rava - ½ kg (Rs. 30) | 1000 |
| 2 | Sanitation and Hygiene (As per UNFPA Dignity kit) (For individual) | Sanitary Napkins (whisper XL*2) - (Rs. 100), Surf excel - ½ kg (Rs.60), Flashlight - 1 (Rs. 30), Comb - 1 (Rs.10), Bathing soap (Dettol) - 1 pc ( Rs.20), Dish Wash(Vim) - 1 pc (Rs. 20), Tooth Paste(Colgate) - 1pc (Rs.20), Tooth Brush - 3pc (Rs. 45), Dettol (110 ml) - 1pc (Rs.75), Hand Sanitizer- 1pc (Rs. 65), Shampoo - 1 pc (Rs. 75) | 1200 |
| 3 | Clothing and Blankets (For Individual) | Bed sheet - 1 (Rs. 200), Blanket - 1 (Rs.350), Sweater - 1 (Rs.350) | 1700 |
| 4 | Safety Items | (Mosquito Net, Torch Light, insect repellent, Umbrella, Sleeping Mats) | 1100 |
| 5 | Toys & Education Materials for Children | (Books, notebooks, pen, pencil etc.) | 500 |
| 6 | Temporary Shelter Materials | (Tarpaulin ground and roof sheets, bamboo, ropes) | 700 |
| 7 | Other amount | Minimum 500 |
Please donate!
All Donations to ActionAid Association including online donations are 50% exempted from tax under u/s 80G of IT Act 1961.
For any queries or questions, please call the number below:
- Dipali Sharma : +91 98730 84993
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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Wayanad Landslide Relief: Help Rebuild Lives and Restore Hope
Wayanad, a hilly district in Kerala, has been severely affected by heavy monsoon rains, resulting in massive landslides on the morning of July 30, 2024. Areas such as Mundakai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Vellarmala have experienced significant destruction, including the complete washout of the LP School in Mundakkai and the Vellarmala Higher Secondary School. The districts have received 300 mm of rainfall in the last night of 29th July exacerbating the situation.
The disaster has resulted so far 4th August 2024 total 354 bodies including 49 children have been recovered, including children and women. Several villages in Meppadi Panchayat have been completely destroyed. Many people, houses, and livelihoods have been washed away in the landslides. The death toll and damage are expected to rise further. Above 200 are still missing. More than 200 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals. There are around 10000 people in 93 relief camps in the district. The landslide has primarily affected ordinary working-class families.
ActionAid Association's Response
With decades of experience in disaster response, ActionAid Association is actively engaged in delivering relief efforts. We are providing dry rations, sanitary kits, clothing, and support for rehabilitation and livelihoods. All our activities are coordinated with the district administration, the Inter Agency Group (IAG), and local organizations.
Our relief and recovery project focuses on immediate assistance, infrastructure rebuilding, and community resilience. Vulnerable groups, including plantation workers, women, children, the elderly, disabled, and minorities, are particularly affected and need urgent help.
A rapid needs assessment has been carried out by the ActionAid Office in Chennai, and planning is underway to provide essential items such as rice, food kits, bed sheets, blankets, bathing soap, and sanitary napkins to the affected families. Immediate distribution is needed to meet the urgent needs of 3,000 individuals. ActionAid Tamil Nadu remains committed to supporting the communities through this challenging time, working closely with the government and local organizations to ensure effective aid delivery.
| Sl. No. | Kit | Items, Quantity, Unit Price | Unit cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food Kit (For a family) | Rice- 5 kg (Rs.225), Wheat flour- 1kg (Rs. 70), Gold winner oil- 1 litre ( Rs.110), Green gram - 1 kg (Rs.130), Rajma - ½ kg ( Rs. 100), Salt - 1 kg ( Rs. 20), Sugar - 1 kg ( Rs. 45), Chilli powder - 100gm (Rs.45), Turmeric Powder- 50gm (Rs.15), Coriander powder - 100gm(Rs. 40), Tea powder - 100gm (Rs. 100), Matchbox - (Rs. 10), Candles - 3 (Rs. 60), Rava - ½ kg (Rs. 30) | 1000 |
| 2 | Sanitation and Hygiene (As per UNFPA Dignity kit) (For individual) | Sanitary Napkins (whisper XL*2) - (Rs. 100), Surf excel - ½ kg (Rs.60), Flashlight - 1 (Rs. 30), Comb - 1 (Rs.10), Bathing soap (Dettol) - 1 pc ( Rs.20), Dish Wash(Vim) - 1 pc (Rs. 20), Tooth Paste(Colgate) - 1pc (Rs.20), Tooth Brush - 3pc (Rs. 45), Dettol (110 ml) - 1pc (Rs.75), Hand Sanitizer- 1pc (Rs. 65), Shampoo - 1 pc (Rs. 75) | 1200 |
| 3 | Clothing and Blankets (For Individual) | Bed sheet - 1 (Rs. 200), Blanket - 1 (Rs.350), Sweater - 1 (Rs.350) | 1700 |
| 4 | Safety Items | (Mosquito Net, Torch Light, insect repellent, Umbrella, Sleeping Mats) | 1100 |
| 5 | Toys & Education Materials for Children | (Books, notebooks, pen, pencil etc.) | 500 |
| 6 | Temporary Shelter Materials | (Tarpaulin ground and roof sheets, bamboo, ropes) | 700 |
| 7 | Other amount | Minimum 500 |
Please donate!
All Donations to ActionAid Association including online donations are 50% exempted from tax under u/s 80G of IT Act 1961.
For any queries or questions, please call the number below:
- Dipali Sharma : +91 98730 84993
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. | ||
