USA, August 18, 2007: (HPI note: Following is a press release provided by Gautam Desai.) Sewa International USA released US$20,000 for relief and rehabilitation of flood victims in India. Many states in India are reeling from the aftermaths of a devastating flood. The floods have wrecked so much havoc and destruction that United Nations has called it the worst in the living memory. Many states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh have witnessed severe flash floods resulting in considerable loss of life and property. Millions of people have been affected by this calamity and thousands have been rendered homeless. The task of rushing the emergency supplies like food, fresh water and basic medical supplies to the needy and rehabilitating the affected people is gigantic.
To support the immediate relief work of our partner organizations, Sewa International USA has released $20,000. Sewa International USA is actively marshaling all its resources to provide whatever timely assistance it can in the coming days. For more information, click URL above.