Launch of The India Food Banking Network is a giant step towards the eradication of hunger which will surely enhance our strength in the fight against hunger. The Aidmatrix Foundation and The Global FoodBanking Network hosted the launch of The India Food Banking Network, IFBN, Planning forum in Delhi .
India Food Banking Network is a system that will move food from donors to the people who need it the most and engage all sectors of society towards this effort. This food banking system will feed millions of people each year,and become a vehicle for building public awareness about hunger and nutrition, and serve as a powerful voice that drives policy decisions and initiatives that impact the food security of individuals and communities.
At the inaugural address Dr Sam Pitroda,Chairman - IFBN emphasized the need of establishment of IFBN to eliminate hunger in India. “Hunger affects generations, communities, societies and countries. When technology, productivity, logistics and transportation have been increased by leaps and bounds, we can't choose to ignore the fact that billions of our people are dying from hunger or sleeping half fed every night. Launch of The India Food Banking Network is a giant step towards the eradication of hunger which will surely enhance our strength in the fight against hunger.” He stated.
IFBN is establishing a national food banking system focused on collecting surplus and unsalable food from the agricultural community and from the the food industry like manufacturers, distributors, and retailers catering to both urban and rural needs. Through this system, the India Food Banking Network initiates an infrastructure for serving the hungry and catering to the nutritional needs. Governor Scott McCallum, CEO Aidmatrix highlighted “how a technology driven initiative like the IFBN will truly provide the systems and mechanism for an effective food procurement, handling and distribution”
Veena S. Rao, IAS – Retired Secretary Government of India, along with Chris Rebstock - Vice President, The Global FoodBanking Network shared their views and ideas on the relevancy of food bank in India and discussed opportunities and hurdles in adaptation of food banking and innovative solutions for food security.
According to Chris, “Food Banks are viable tools to promote food security. When hunger is the cause of maximum deaths per year, It was necessary to establish a technology based infrastructure or a platform where the various working sectors like government, NGOs and private can come and work towards rooting out hunger.”
Veena S. Rao highlighted to the audience about health related issues that food banking also addresses in terms of providing hygienic, pure and clean surroundings while storing and serving food. “There is huge difference between nutritional security and food security. The need of the hour is to provide the required nutritional package. There is a possibility that many may not die of hunger but other related problems or diseases.” Said Rao.
The India Food Banking Network addresses the issue of hunger related problems prevalent in all age groups and will ensure the permanent access of food within the country. The goal of IFBN is to create permanent and positive change regarding food issues in communities by leveraging and aligning resources among the public sector, private sector and the voluntary sector.
J.K Sinha, Honorable member of National Disaster Management Authority appreciated the initiative and purpose of IFBN. “Food becomes more important at times of disasters . With so many corporates and organizations coming on board, the difficult task has become easy.” Stated Sinha.
“The concept of IFBN is a bridge for corporates and recipients to pool and distribute food with technology expertise of Aidmatrix. There is no doubt that IFBN will prove as an extremely useful tool for handling hunger in the coming times.” Said V.N. Gaur, CEO – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, who also appreciated the IFBN focus on food safety during the salvaging, handling and distribution process.
Along with these case studies by Munishwar Vasudeva, Business head- Adani Group, Leena Joseph, DGM- Naandi Foundation and Dr Murli -Programmes Officer- World Food Programme, India were presented to showcase the success and opportunities in Food Banking. Also there was case studies on the opportunities in development market place by Hemanth Kumar- Vice President, CSO Partners who presented the upcoming online initiative on NGO marketplace.
For more details on The India Food Banking Network please visit : http://indiafoodbanking.org/
To view the Synopsis of The India Food Banking Network Planning Forum Launch please visit : http://indiafoodbanking.org/synopsis.pdf
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Help provide for Needs of the Affected in the Southern States Flood
Mail us at communications@cdrn.org.in to help you highlight needs or
call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process
Redemption Research for Health and Educational Development Society (RRHEDS), a recipient user of the CDRN providing relief from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh highlighted their needs for Water Purification Tablets and Aquatabs has donated 64,000 Water Purification Tablets through the CDRN which have been despatched to provide 1,80,000 Litres of clean drinking water to the affected families.
Hind Pharma, a corporate user has offered 5,00,000 (Five Lakh) water purification tablets donation to CDRN recipient users for Water Purification Tablets for disinfection of drinking water to restrict the spread of the infections in flood affected areas.
Please send us details of your donations to match with the needs of relief agencies working to provide succour to the affected communities in the Andhra Pradesh Flood at communications@cdrn.org.in
For images of Flood affected people and regions visit: http://www.cdrn.org.in/ or click http://www.slide.com/r/XDy72UTD2j-UwnCAiaEj55ocaHNy85Nv?
Make your offers for the Needs of the Affected communities:
Water sachets, milk and dairy products for flood effected in Andhra Pradesh
Temporary shelter materials for flood effected in Andhra Pradesh
Food Packets and baby food for flood affected regions in Andhra Pradesh
Fuel for cooking,lighting and transport.
Emergency medicines to control and be prepared for Epidemics.
Women clothing in flood affected regions Andhra Pradesh
Water purification tablets for flood affected
Requirement of Towels (small/medium/large)for the flood affected people in Andhra Pradesh
Packaged Water for the flood affected
Need of Bed sheets,Blankets urgently for the flood affected people
Hygiene kits for the flood affected families
Immediate requirement of food items Prepared/ Dry Ration
Post your needs:
Your organization can highlight your needs at http://www.cdrn.org.in/
Mail us to help you highlight needs or call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process
You can also post your donations and offers for supplies at communications@cdrn.org.in
CDRN is responding for you to reach out with your needs and offers for supplies / donations for the Million and a half affected by the floods in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
CDRN is a web-based humanitarian relief management system that has received 138 needs on its network from various relief agencies working in disaster affected areas. CDRN has 1352 suppliers and donors, 219 relief agencies, and 28 federations as users and increasing the user base by the day. To get your login details mail us at communications@cdrn.org.in.
Situation Analysis:
An update information of flood situation in Coastal India:
The floods triggered by heavy rains under the influence of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has affected 6 states - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. It has destroyed standing crops, civic infrastructure, electricity and telecom facilities and paralysed road and rail transport.
In Orissa, incessant rain across the state has caused flash floods in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts. This has affected more than 60,000 people in 103 villages. Flood water of Budhabalang, Gangahar, Sono, Kansabas and Jalaka rivers have entered the villages. The people from several areas in Mayurbhanj and Balasore are being shifted to safer places.
In Goa, several people remained trapped in their houses in the border taluka of Canacona where over 250 houses have collapsed so far in the flood. State administration confirmed that other 400 houses were inundated due to rains. Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat has rushed to the affected area where the district administration coupled with Army and Navy has initiated intense rescue operations. Official figures confirmed the death of two people who were washed away in the flood waters. The villages Poinguinim, Partagali, Delem, Agonda and Khotigao remained under water throughout night, No efforts were spared to bring marooned people to safety.
Five days of torrential rain have left more than 240 people dead and more than 1 million displaced in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Large parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have been inundated. Flooding worsened after authorities released water from rain-swollen reservoirs and dams in both states to prevent them from bursting their banks. Damage to crops, public and private infrastructure has been unprecedented and w'd exceed Rs 2000 crore. The floods have submerged entire villages, snapped transport and communication links and raised fears of epidemic in relief camps crowded with people forced out of their homes. Air Force helicopters dropped food and drinking water packages to hundreds of villages that remained cut off after roads were submerged or washed away.
Andhra Pradesh- The situation is equally grim in Krishna, Kurnool and Mahabubnagar districts, where thousands of people are still stranded in floodwaters due to heavy rains that battered the state for the past six days. Massive rescue operations are on to evacuate people from inundated areas in several districts of the state. Army personnel and National Disaster Reserve Force have also deployed in rescue operations. 14 trains diverted on Guntakal division due to flooding. Chief Minister K Roasaiah is reviewing the flood situation constantly.Rosaiah has urged centre to declare floods as natural calamity and to provide immediate aid of Rs 10,000 crore.
Actions by Response Teams and Relief Agencies:
In order to have effective coordination for rescue and relief operations by Armed forces, Ministry of Defence has established two Relief Coordination Cells – one at Air Force Training Command, Bangalore and the second at Andhra Sub Area (Hyderabad) under Sub Area Commander. The cells are functional wef 3rd Oct 2009 (AN).The armed forces on Saturday intensified search, rescue and relief operations in flood-ravaged Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.The IAF has deployed 13 helicopters — 5 MI-8 and 8 Chetaks in the two States and they have flown 17 sorties.
In addition, 4 AN-32 transport aircraft carried out 13 sorties airlifting men and material provided by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Pune, to the affected areas, a Defence Ministry release said.
Home Minister V.S. Acharya requested to deploy more response teams and armed forces at the site. In a statement he said, “ Rescue and relief operations of such a gigantic scale cannot be complete and comprehensive without the cooperation of members of the public and the assistance of philanthropic public".
About CDRN
The Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN) http://www.cdrn.org.in/ is a web-based Humanitarian Relief management system that helps Relief Agencies, Response Agencies and Governments to access and feed in real-time information on products and services required and offered for emergency humanitarian relief.
To become a user of the system, and to post your needs or to donate/supply/provide your services and products on CDRN, please visit our website www.cdrn.org.in. Alternatively, you candownload our brochure or send us the following details on this address: communications@cdrn.org.in: Organization Name; Login ID; First Name ; Last Name ; Email ; Address ; City ; State ; Pin Code ; Phone Numbers.
Join us on Facebook, Orkut, YouTube, Google Group, Blog, LinkedIn to know more about our organization and to connect with fellow CDRN members.
National Federations that are users of CDRN
(AIFPA) All India Food Processors' Association
(FIMI) Federation of Indian Minerals Association
(ITMA) Indian Transformers Manufacturers Association
(GIA) Gurgaon Industrial Association
(CEAMA) Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association
(APEDA) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
( IPMA) Indian Paper Manufacturers Association
(IBMA) Indian Bread Manufacturers Association
(FIBM) Federation of Indian Biscuit Manufacturers
(FIEO) Federation of Indian Export Organizations
(IPPAMMA) Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers Association
(ISSDA) Indian Stainless Steel Development Association
(GCC) Gurgaon Chamber of Commerce
(AIDC) Assam Industrial Development Corporation
(CIFTI) Confederation Of Indian Food Trade and Industry
(FAI) The fertiliser Association Of India
(PHF) Public Health foundation
(IDMA) Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association
(ISPAI) Internet Service Providers Association of India
(ADDA) Assam Drug Dealers Association
(EZMA) Eastern Zone Mining Association
(DGMA) Delhi Grain Merchants Association
(The Punjab MILKFED) The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd.
(HIMFED) The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing and Consumers Federation Ltd
(WOOLFED) Himachal Pradesh State Wool Federation
(HPSEDC), Himachal Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation
(HPRIDC),Himachal Pradesh Road & Other Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
(HPSCSC), Himachal Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation
(HPMC) Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Limited
( GMIA) Gujarat Mineral Industry Association
(ICCTAS) India Council of Ceramic Tiles and Sanitaryware
(MAIT) Manufacturers Association of Information Technology
ABOUT NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is the Apex Body for Disaster Management in India. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is working to build a safer and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, pro-active, multi disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management through collective efforts of all Government Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations and companies.
http://www.ndma.gov.in/
ABOUT CSO PARTNERS
CSO Partners is a non-profit that is committed to mobilizing resources and providing appropriate support services for Civil Society Organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organization in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners’ network in varied areas ranging from donor services‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications.
http://www.csopartners.org/
ABOUT AIDMATRIX
Aidmatrix is a nonprofit organization which builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world's most challenging humanitarian needs. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.8 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services have impacted the lives of more than 65 million people.
http://www.aidmatrix.org/
For further information please contact:
CDRN Team
Swati Pahuja or Vinisha Kataria
P: +91 11 65422890
Email: communications@cdrn.org.in
Website: http://www.cdrn.org.in/
call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process
Redemption Research for Health and Educational Development Society (RRHEDS), a recipient user of the CDRN providing relief from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh highlighted their needs for Water Purification Tablets and Aquatabs has donated 64,000 Water Purification Tablets through the CDRN which have been despatched to provide 1,80,000 Litres of clean drinking water to the affected families.
Hind Pharma, a corporate user has offered 5,00,000 (Five Lakh) water purification tablets donation to CDRN recipient users for Water Purification Tablets for disinfection of drinking water to restrict the spread of the infections in flood affected areas.
Please send us details of your donations to match with the needs of relief agencies working to provide succour to the affected communities in the Andhra Pradesh Flood at communications@cdrn.org.in
For images of Flood affected people and regions visit: http://www.cdrn.org.in/ or click http://www.slide.com/r/XDy72UTD2j-UwnCAiaEj55ocaHNy85Nv?
Make your offers for the Needs of the Affected communities:
Water sachets, milk and dairy products for flood effected in Andhra Pradesh
Temporary shelter materials for flood effected in Andhra Pradesh
Food Packets and baby food for flood affected regions in Andhra Pradesh
Fuel for cooking,lighting and transport.
Emergency medicines to control and be prepared for Epidemics.
Women clothing in flood affected regions Andhra Pradesh
Water purification tablets for flood affected
Requirement of Towels (small/medium/large)for the flood affected people in Andhra Pradesh
Packaged Water for the flood affected
Need of Bed sheets,Blankets urgently for the flood affected people
Hygiene kits for the flood affected families
Immediate requirement of food items Prepared/ Dry Ration
Post your needs:
Your organization can highlight your needs at http://www.cdrn.org.in/
Mail us to help you highlight needs or call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process
You can also post your donations and offers for supplies at communications@cdrn.org.in
CDRN is responding for you to reach out with your needs and offers for supplies / donations for the Million and a half affected by the floods in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
CDRN is a web-based humanitarian relief management system that has received 138 needs on its network from various relief agencies working in disaster affected areas. CDRN has 1352 suppliers and donors, 219 relief agencies, and 28 federations as users and increasing the user base by the day. To get your login details mail us at communications@cdrn.org.in.
Situation Analysis:
An update information of flood situation in Coastal India:
The floods triggered by heavy rains under the influence of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has affected 6 states - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. It has destroyed standing crops, civic infrastructure, electricity and telecom facilities and paralysed road and rail transport.
In Orissa, incessant rain across the state has caused flash floods in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts. This has affected more than 60,000 people in 103 villages. Flood water of Budhabalang, Gangahar, Sono, Kansabas and Jalaka rivers have entered the villages. The people from several areas in Mayurbhanj and Balasore are being shifted to safer places.
In Goa, several people remained trapped in their houses in the border taluka of Canacona where over 250 houses have collapsed so far in the flood. State administration confirmed that other 400 houses were inundated due to rains. Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat has rushed to the affected area where the district administration coupled with Army and Navy has initiated intense rescue operations. Official figures confirmed the death of two people who were washed away in the flood waters. The villages Poinguinim, Partagali, Delem, Agonda and Khotigao remained under water throughout night, No efforts were spared to bring marooned people to safety.
Five days of torrential rain have left more than 240 people dead and more than 1 million displaced in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Large parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have been inundated. Flooding worsened after authorities released water from rain-swollen reservoirs and dams in both states to prevent them from bursting their banks. Damage to crops, public and private infrastructure has been unprecedented and w'd exceed Rs 2000 crore. The floods have submerged entire villages, snapped transport and communication links and raised fears of epidemic in relief camps crowded with people forced out of their homes. Air Force helicopters dropped food and drinking water packages to hundreds of villages that remained cut off after roads were submerged or washed away.
Andhra Pradesh- The situation is equally grim in Krishna, Kurnool and Mahabubnagar districts, where thousands of people are still stranded in floodwaters due to heavy rains that battered the state for the past six days. Massive rescue operations are on to evacuate people from inundated areas in several districts of the state. Army personnel and National Disaster Reserve Force have also deployed in rescue operations. 14 trains diverted on Guntakal division due to flooding. Chief Minister K Roasaiah is reviewing the flood situation constantly.Rosaiah has urged centre to declare floods as natural calamity and to provide immediate aid of Rs 10,000 crore.
Actions by Response Teams and Relief Agencies:
In order to have effective coordination for rescue and relief operations by Armed forces, Ministry of Defence has established two Relief Coordination Cells – one at Air Force Training Command, Bangalore and the second at Andhra Sub Area (Hyderabad) under Sub Area Commander. The cells are functional wef 3rd Oct 2009 (AN).The armed forces on Saturday intensified search, rescue and relief operations in flood-ravaged Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.The IAF has deployed 13 helicopters — 5 MI-8 and 8 Chetaks in the two States and they have flown 17 sorties.
In addition, 4 AN-32 transport aircraft carried out 13 sorties airlifting men and material provided by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Pune, to the affected areas, a Defence Ministry release said.
Home Minister V.S. Acharya requested to deploy more response teams and armed forces at the site. In a statement he said, “ Rescue and relief operations of such a gigantic scale cannot be complete and comprehensive without the cooperation of members of the public and the assistance of philanthropic public".
About CDRN
The Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN) http://www.cdrn.org.in/ is a web-based Humanitarian Relief management system that helps Relief Agencies, Response Agencies and Governments to access and feed in real-time information on products and services required and offered for emergency humanitarian relief.
To become a user of the system, and to post your needs or to donate/supply/provide your services and products on CDRN, please visit our website www.cdrn.org.in. Alternatively, you candownload our brochure or send us the following details on this address: communications@cdrn.org.in: Organization Name; Login ID; First Name ; Last Name ; Email ; Address ; City ; State ; Pin Code ; Phone Numbers.
Join us on Facebook, Orkut, YouTube, Google Group, Blog, LinkedIn to know more about our organization and to connect with fellow CDRN members.
National Federations that are users of CDRN
(AIFPA) All India Food Processors' Association
(FIMI) Federation of Indian Minerals Association
(ITMA) Indian Transformers Manufacturers Association
(GIA) Gurgaon Industrial Association
(CEAMA) Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association
(APEDA) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
( IPMA) Indian Paper Manufacturers Association
(IBMA) Indian Bread Manufacturers Association
(FIBM) Federation of Indian Biscuit Manufacturers
(FIEO) Federation of Indian Export Organizations
(IPPAMMA) Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers Association
(ISSDA) Indian Stainless Steel Development Association
(GCC) Gurgaon Chamber of Commerce
(AIDC) Assam Industrial Development Corporation
(CIFTI) Confederation Of Indian Food Trade and Industry
(FAI) The fertiliser Association Of India
(PHF) Public Health foundation
(IDMA) Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association
(ISPAI) Internet Service Providers Association of India
(ADDA) Assam Drug Dealers Association
(EZMA) Eastern Zone Mining Association
(DGMA) Delhi Grain Merchants Association
(The Punjab MILKFED) The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd.
(HIMFED) The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing and Consumers Federation Ltd
(WOOLFED) Himachal Pradesh State Wool Federation
(HPSEDC), Himachal Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation
(HPRIDC),Himachal Pradesh Road & Other Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
(HPSCSC), Himachal Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation
(HPMC) Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Limited
( GMIA) Gujarat Mineral Industry Association
(ICCTAS) India Council of Ceramic Tiles and Sanitaryware
(MAIT) Manufacturers Association of Information Technology
ABOUT NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is the Apex Body for Disaster Management in India. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is working to build a safer and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, pro-active, multi disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management through collective efforts of all Government Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations and companies.
http://www.ndma.gov.in/
ABOUT CSO PARTNERS
CSO Partners is a non-profit that is committed to mobilizing resources and providing appropriate support services for Civil Society Organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organization in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners’ network in varied areas ranging from donor services‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications.
http://www.csopartners.org/
ABOUT AIDMATRIX
Aidmatrix is a nonprofit organization which builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world's most challenging humanitarian needs. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.8 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services have impacted the lives of more than 65 million people.
http://www.aidmatrix.org/
For further information please contact:
CDRN Team
Swati Pahuja or Vinisha Kataria
P: +91 11 65422890
Email: communications@cdrn.org.in
Website: http://www.cdrn.org.in/
Needs of the Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Flood Affected regions
Mail us at communications@cdrn.org.in to help you highlight needs or call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process.
CDRN is a web-based humanitarian relief management system that has received 138 needs on its network from various relief agencies working in disaster affected areas. CDRN has 1352 suppliers and donors, 219 relief agencies, and 28 federations as users and increasing the user base by the day. To get your login details mail us at communications@cdrn.org.in.
CDRN is responding for you to reach out with your needs and offers for supplies / donations for the Million and a half affected by the floods in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Make your offers for the Needs of the Affected communities:
Water sachets, milk and dairy products for flood effected in Andhra Pradesh
Temporary shelter materials for flood effected in Andhra Pradesh
Food Packets and baby food for flood affected regions in Andhra Pradesh
Fuel for cooking,lighting and transport.
Emergency medicines to control and be prepared for Epidemics.
Women clothing in flood affected regions Andhra Pradesh
Water purification tablets for flood affected
Requirement of Towels (small/medium/large)for the flood affected people in Andhra Pradesh
Packaged Water for the flood affected
Need of Bed sheets,Blankets urgently for the flood affected people
Hygiene kits for the flood affected families
Immediate requirement of food items Prepared/ Dry Ration
Post your needs:
Your organization can highlight your needs at www.cdrn.org.in
Mail us to help you highlight needs or call us at 011-65422890 and we will walk you through the process
You can also post your donations and offers for supplies at communications@cdrn.org.in
Situation Analysis:
An update information of flood situation in Coastal India:
The floods triggered by heavy rains under the influence of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has affected 6 states - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. It has destroyed standing crops, civic infrastructure, electricity and telecom facilities and paralysed road and rail transport.
In Orissa, incessant rain across the state has caused flash floods in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts. This has affected more than 60,000 people in 103 villages. Flood water of Budhabalang, Gangahar, Sono, Kansabas and Jalaka rivers have entered the villages. The people from several areas in Mayurbhanj and Balasore are being shifted to safer places.
In Goa, several people remained trapped in their houses in the border taluka of Canacona where over 250 houses have collapsed so far in the flood. State administration confirmed that other 400 houses were inundated due to rains. Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat has rushed to the affected area where the district administration coupled with Army and Navy has initiated intense rescue operations. Official figures confirmed the death of two people who were washed away in the flood waters. The villages Poinguinim, Partagali, Delem, Agonda and Khotigao remained under water throughout night, No efforts were spared to bring marooned people to safety.
Five days of torrential rain have left more than 205 people dead and 750,000 displaced in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Large parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have been inundated. Flooding worsened after authorities released water from rain-swollen reservoirs and dams in both states to prevent them from bursting their banks. The floods have submerged entire villages, snapped transport and communication links and raised fears of epidemic in relief camps crowded with people forced out of their homes. Air Force helicopters dropped food and drinking water packages to hundreds of villages that remained cut off after roads were submerged or washed away.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh- The situation is equally grim in Krishna, Kurnool and Mahabubnagar districts, where thousands of people are still stranded in floodwaters due to heavy rains that battered the state for the past six days. Massive rescue operations are on to evacuate people from inundated areas in several districts of the state. Army personnel and National Disaster Reserve Force have also deployed in rescue operations. 14 trains diverted on Guntakal division due to flooding. Chief Minister K Roasaiah is reviewing the flood situation constantly.
On jurala, the first major dam on the Krishna in the state of Andhra Pradesh, 49 flood gates were lifted to release over seven lakh cusecs of water into the Krishna River. Thungabhadra, which is also in spate, lifted all the 33 gates of the dam near hospet in Karataka and released 4 lakh cuscus of water down stream. Srisailam, which has been full for the past 15 days, lifted 11 of its 12 huge crest gates to a height of 40 feet and released 11 lakh cusecs of water to the Nagarjunasagar dam.Though the situation in Kurnool and Mahabubnagar is improving, Krishna and Guntur District are likely to get affected by floods. "The administration has been put on high alert and people living in low-laying areas have been asked to shift to safer places, as heavy discharge of waters from Nagarjunasagar dam and Prakasam barrage are likely to submerge several villages in the next 12-24 hours,"
Karnataka: The entire north Karnataka has been ravaged by the fury of rains the like of which the State has not seen in the recent past. Probably the damage to life and property is much more than what is being estimated. Hundreds of thousands of homes have been destroyed in floods, rendering large number of people homeless. Crops have been lost and farmers have suffered losses running into crores of rupees. Even the speedy relief measurers will take some time to reach the affected people”.
‘There is respite from rains and further flooding in north Karnataka since the last 12 hours while coastal and central parts of the state continue to receive moderate to heavy rains. The death toll mounted to 170. Water levels have also started receding in the flooded areas. But severe damage to roads, bridges and state/national highways is hampering supplies and rehabilitation works.
The state has, meanwhile, intensified rescue and relief operations in the worst-hit districts to provide succor and shelter to thousands of people, who were forced to flee their villages and towns due to the flash floods that left a trail of death and destruction. ‘About 177,500 people are being sheltered and fed at 598 rehab centres opened across the affected districts. Many others stranded in villages and smaller towns due to flood waters and damage to road links have been shifted to school buildings and community halls.
About 20,000 food packets air-droppedin the marooned villages of Bijapur, Bagalkot, Bellary, Koppal, Raichur and Gulbarga districts as the affected people remained cut-off. A round-the-clock flood relief cell had been set up at Air Force station Yelahanka and Hakimpet to meet the situation. They also dropping about 750 Kgs of relief material mainly food packets in and around the flood-hit areas. 88 food camps have been set up and schools and community halls are being used as temporary relief camps. One lakh rupees each has been released to the family of the deceased.
- The All India Trade union Congress (AITUC) has urged all its affiliated unions to contribute a day’s wages to the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Relief Fund as a contribution to the ongoing rain relief work. AITUC had also directed trade unions to actively participate in the relief work like collecting clothes, medicines and money.
Response of Armed forces: The armed forces on Saturday intensified search, rescue and relief operations in flood-ravaged Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
The IAF has deployed 13 helicopters — 5 MI-8 and 8 Chetaks in the two States and they have flown 17 sorties. In addition, 4 AN-32 transport aircraft carried out 13 sorties airlifting men and material provided by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Pune, to the affected areas, a Defence Ministry release said.
One AN-32 sortie carrying relief material to Kurnool, from Arkullaum to Hyderabad, had to be diverted to Karnataka as the road link was washed away in many places. Relief material, boats and other equipment later reached Kurnool.
Many jawans and boats that were to be moved from Bangalore to Bellary were held up due to heavy rain in the west coast. Navy personnel from Karwar and Goa are engaged in relief operations in Karnataka.
The IAF will also fly the IL-76, its largest transport aircraft, from Bhubaneswar to Bangalore/Puttapurthy, to transport 350 men and 50 boats.
An additional 100 men and 30 boats are also being flown in from Pune to Hyderabad. Further, 270 men and 30 boats will be airlifted from Bhatinda and Delhi.
The Navy has deployed 12 diving teams with Gemini boats. Of these, two are in Vijayawada, three in Mahbubnagar, two in Kannur, three in Gadag and two in Karwar. The Navy has so far rescued 130 people; 150 stranded at Karwar base are being provided food and shelter. In Vijayawada, the Eastern Naval Command has been put on standby for any eventuality.
The Army has deployed 10 columns of its men — two in Kurnool, three in Mahbubnagar, two in Vijayawada, two in Bagalkot and one in Bijapur. One column is on standby in Goa.
Media Reports:
Flood situation in Andhra Improves, report by PTI (Press Trust of India) mentions the receding of water in and improvement in flood situation in Kurnool and Mahaboobnahar Districts of Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister Rosaih stated that the water falls have come down to the level of waters have come down by two to three feet. The chief minster proposed to hold the backwaters from the adjacent state Karnataka if they could manage to hold the excess water. Thousands of people trapped in mid waters have been rescued by army troops.
A report from IANS states the position of Andhra Pradesh alarming on Friday Night as it Kurnool town faced the danger of submerged in the back waters of the Srisilam dam. Thousands of people are trapped in water while other thousands being evacuated from
Times News Network discloses the history of flood and Andhra Pradesh as it states the data of affected people and tragedies happened in State due to floods and other natural calamities according to this report since 1977 Andhra Pradesh has suffered casual
Indian Armed forces once again showed the gallant and valiant, this time they braved out water and evacuated more than 44 people caught in neck-deep waters and by distributing 750 kg of relief material in flood affected regions.According to a report from IANS IAF mounted relief and allocated hopes by saving lives. Bad weather and thunderstorm hindered the operations of helicopters and Jawans. The operations were run in mainly Bellary and Mantralayan in Raichur district.
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Situation Analysis:
An update information of flood situation in Coastal India:
The floods triggered by heavy rains under the influence of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has affected 6 states - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. It has destroyed standing crops, civic infrastructure, electricity and telecom facilities and paralysed road and rail transport.
In Orissa, incessant rain across the state has caused flash floods in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts. This has affected more than 60,000 people in 103 villages. Flood water of Budhabalang, Gangahar, Sono, Kansabas and Jalaka rivers have entered the villages. The people from several areas in Mayurbhanj and Balasore are being shifted to safer places.
In Goa, several people remained trapped in their houses in the border taluka of Canacona where over 250 houses have collapsed so far in the flood. State administration confirmed that other 400 houses were inundated due to rains. Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat has rushed to the affected area where the district administration coupled with Army and Navy has initiated intense rescue operations. Official figures confirmed the death of two people who were washed away in the flood waters. The villages Poinguinim, Partagali, Delem, Agonda and Khotigao remained under water throughout night, No efforts were spared to bring marooned people to safety.
Five days of torrential rain have left more than 205 people dead and 750,000 displaced in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Large parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have been inundated. Flooding worsened after authorities released water from rain-swollen reservoirs and dams in both states to prevent them from bursting their banks. The floods have submerged entire villages, snapped transport and communication links and raised fears of epidemic in relief camps crowded with people forced out of their homes. Air Force helicopters dropped food and drinking water packages to hundreds of villages that remained cut off after roads were submerged or washed away.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh- The situation is equally grim in Krishna, Kurnool and Mahabubnagar districts, where thousands of people are still stranded in floodwaters due to heavy rains that battered the state for the past six days. Massive rescue operations are on to evacuate people from inundated areas in several districts of the state. Army personnel and National Disaster Reserve Force have also deployed in rescue operations. 14 trains diverted on Guntakal division due to flooding. Chief Minister K Roasaiah is reviewing the flood situation constantly.
On jurala, the first major dam on the Krishna in the state of Andhra Pradesh, 49 flood gates were lifted to release over seven lakh cusecs of water into the Krishna River. Thungabhadra, which is also in spate, lifted all the 33 gates of the dam near hospet in Karataka and released 4 lakh cuscus of water down stream. Srisailam, which has been full for the past 15 days, lifted 11 of its 12 huge crest gates to a height of 40 feet and released 11 lakh cusecs of water to the Nagarjunasagar dam.Though the situation in Kurnool and Mahabubnagar is improving, Krishna and Guntur District are likely to get affected by floods. "The administration has been put on high alert and people living in low-laying areas have been asked to shift to safer places, as heavy discharge of waters from Nagarjunasagar dam and Prakasam barrage are likely to submerge several villages in the next 12-24 hours,"
Karnataka: The entire north Karnataka has been ravaged by the fury of rains the like of which the State has not seen in the recent past. Probably the damage to life and property is much more than what is being estimated. Hundreds of thousands of homes have been destroyed in floods, rendering large number of people homeless. Crops have been lost and farmers have suffered losses running into crores of rupees. Even the speedy relief measurers will take some time to reach the affected people”.
‘There is respite from rains and further flooding in north Karnataka since the last 12 hours while coastal and central parts of the state continue to receive moderate to heavy rains. The death toll mounted to 170. Water levels have also started receding in the flooded areas. But severe damage to roads, bridges and state/national highways is hampering supplies and rehabilitation works.
The state has, meanwhile, intensified rescue and relief operations in the worst-hit districts to provide succor and shelter to thousands of people, who were forced to flee their villages and towns due to the flash floods that left a trail of death and destruction. ‘About 177,500 people are being sheltered and fed at 598 rehab centres opened across the affected districts. Many others stranded in villages and smaller towns due to flood waters and damage to road links have been shifted to school buildings and community halls.
About 20,000 food packets air-droppedin the marooned villages of Bijapur, Bagalkot, Bellary, Koppal, Raichur and Gulbarga districts as the affected people remained cut-off. A round-the-clock flood relief cell had been set up at Air Force station Yelahanka and Hakimpet to meet the situation. They also dropping about 750 Kgs of relief material mainly food packets in and around the flood-hit areas. 88 food camps have been set up and schools and community halls are being used as temporary relief camps. One lakh rupees each has been released to the family of the deceased.
- The All India Trade union Congress (AITUC) has urged all its affiliated unions to contribute a day’s wages to the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Relief Fund as a contribution to the ongoing rain relief work. AITUC had also directed trade unions to actively participate in the relief work like collecting clothes, medicines and money.
Response of Armed forces: The armed forces on Saturday intensified search, rescue and relief operations in flood-ravaged Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
The IAF has deployed 13 helicopters — 5 MI-8 and 8 Chetaks in the two States and they have flown 17 sorties. In addition, 4 AN-32 transport aircraft carried out 13 sorties airlifting men and material provided by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Pune, to the affected areas, a Defence Ministry release said.
One AN-32 sortie carrying relief material to Kurnool, from Arkullaum to Hyderabad, had to be diverted to Karnataka as the road link was washed away in many places. Relief material, boats and other equipment later reached Kurnool.
Many jawans and boats that were to be moved from Bangalore to Bellary were held up due to heavy rain in the west coast. Navy personnel from Karwar and Goa are engaged in relief operations in Karnataka.
The IAF will also fly the IL-76, its largest transport aircraft, from Bhubaneswar to Bangalore/Puttapurthy, to transport 350 men and 50 boats.
An additional 100 men and 30 boats are also being flown in from Pune to Hyderabad. Further, 270 men and 30 boats will be airlifted from Bhatinda and Delhi.
The Navy has deployed 12 diving teams with Gemini boats. Of these, two are in Vijayawada, three in Mahbubnagar, two in Kannur, three in Gadag and two in Karwar. The Navy has so far rescued 130 people; 150 stranded at Karwar base are being provided food and shelter. In Vijayawada, the Eastern Naval Command has been put on standby for any eventuality.
The Army has deployed 10 columns of its men — two in Kurnool, three in Mahbubnagar, two in Vijayawada, two in Bagalkot and one in Bijapur. One column is on standby in Goa.
Media Reports:
Flood situation in Andhra Improves, report by PTI (Press Trust of India) mentions the receding of water in and improvement in flood situation in Kurnool and Mahaboobnahar Districts of Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister Rosaih stated that the water falls have come down to the level of waters have come down by two to three feet. The chief minster proposed to hold the backwaters from the adjacent state Karnataka if they could manage to hold the excess water. Thousands of people trapped in mid waters have been rescued by army troops.
A report from IANS states the position of Andhra Pradesh alarming on Friday Night as it Kurnool town faced the danger of submerged in the back waters of the Srisilam dam. Thousands of people are trapped in water while other thousands being evacuated from
Times News Network discloses the history of flood and Andhra Pradesh as it states the data of affected people and tragedies happened in State due to floods and other natural calamities according to this report since 1977 Andhra Pradesh has suffered casual
Indian Armed forces once again showed the gallant and valiant, this time they braved out water and evacuated more than 44 people caught in neck-deep waters and by distributing 750 kg of relief material in flood affected regions.According to a report from IANS IAF mounted relief and allocated hopes by saving lives. Bad weather and thunderstorm hindered the operations of helicopters and Jawans. The operations were run in mainly Bellary and Mantralayan in Raichur district.
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http://www.ndma.gov.in
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Green Flood Alert in India
Green Flood Alert in India
Overview
Green flood alert in India Sat, 1 Aug 2009 00:00 +0000Source: Dartmouth Flood Observatory based on media analysis
See also experimental flood monitoring system for India
Analysis: 4-Aug-09:"Around 50,000 people are still stranded in flood-hit Bihar though the Bagmati river, which breached its embankment and inundated nearly 200 villages in Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur districts, has started to recede. Officials have intensified rescue...
The flood started on 8/1/2009 and ended on 8/4/2009, with a duration of 4 days. This flood has severity class 2 (i.e. this is an extreme event with an estimated recurrence interval greater than 100 years).
The main cause is Levee failure.
NEW! Calculation of alert score has been revised. The alert score is now based on the reported death and displaced. Red = 1000 or more people killed or 800000 or more people displaced. Orange = 100 or more people killed or 80000 or more displaced.
alert score: 1
magnitude: 5.1
duration: 4
severity: 2
affected region: 21200 km2
Impact
Reports indicate that person(s) have been killed and 3000 have been displaced. No reports on damage have been found. The flood affected a region of approximately 21200 km2.
Location
For the following locations damage has been reported: Bihar, Bagmati River, Tilaktajpur under Runnisaidpur block in Sitamarhi
The approximate geographic location of this flood is NaN latitude and NaN longitude. This is the centroid of the affected area, as determined by the place names mentioned in the media.
Rivers in flood:
Satellite observations (experimental)Show
The movie below shows the calibrated microwave brightness temperature (36.5GHz) of the area in flood. In some cases, this allows to see the extent of the flood (shown in red areas). The circles have radii of 100km and 200km.
Maps (around approximate geographic location)
Population density mapCloud mapTopographic mapArchived satellite image (from around 2000)
Overview
Green flood alert in India Sat, 1 Aug 2009 00:00 +0000Source: Dartmouth Flood Observatory based on media analysis
See also experimental flood monitoring system for India
Analysis: 4-Aug-09:"Around 50,000 people are still stranded in flood-hit Bihar though the Bagmati river, which breached its embankment and inundated nearly 200 villages in Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur districts, has started to recede. Officials have intensified rescue...
The flood started on 8/1/2009 and ended on 8/4/2009, with a duration of 4 days. This flood has severity class 2 (i.e. this is an extreme event with an estimated recurrence interval greater than 100 years).
The main cause is Levee failure.
NEW! Calculation of alert score has been revised. The alert score is now based on the reported death and displaced. Red = 1000 or more people killed or 800000 or more people displaced. Orange = 100 or more people killed or 80000 or more displaced.
alert score: 1
magnitude: 5.1
duration: 4
severity: 2
affected region: 21200 km2
Impact
Reports indicate that person(s) have been killed and 3000 have been displaced. No reports on damage have been found. The flood affected a region of approximately 21200 km2.
Location
For the following locations damage has been reported: Bihar, Bagmati River, Tilaktajpur under Runnisaidpur block in Sitamarhi
The approximate geographic location of this flood is NaN latitude and NaN longitude. This is the centroid of the affected area, as determined by the place names mentioned in the media.
Rivers in flood:
Satellite observations (experimental)Show
The movie below shows the calibrated microwave brightness temperature (36.5GHz) of the area in flood. In some cases, this allows to see the extent of the flood (shown in red areas). The circles have radii of 100km and 200km.
Maps (around approximate geographic location)
Population density mapCloud mapTopographic mapArchived satellite image (from around 2000)
Flooded, drought-hit Bihar calls out for help
Flooded, drought-hit Bihar calls out for help
Vijay Swaroop , Hindustan Times
Email Author
Patna, August 11, 2009
First Published: 00:33 IST(11/8/2009)
Last Updated: 01:23 IST(11/8/2009
Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=HomePage&id=cf55fd20-0cde-46d0-8d76-4632c6b972cc&Headline=Flooded+drought-hit+Bihar+calls+out+for+help
The Bihar government on Monday declared 26 of the state’s 38 districts as drought-affected and sought Rs 10,152 crore from the Centre for relief operations for an estimated 8.30 crore (83 million) people.
Bihar had faced a drought of this magnitude 41 years ago in 1967.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, “Nearly 1.26 crore (12.6 million) families in the 26 districts have been affected by the drought. The state government has estimated that an average family comprises of five members and they would need relief.”
Kumar appealed to the Prime Minister to immediately send a team of Central ministers for an assessment of the situation while asking for a special financial package for the state.
In stark contrast to the drought-affected districts, four districts—Sitamarhi, Muzaff-arpur, West Champaran and Darbhanga—are reeling under floods in which nearly 18 lakh (1.83 million)people have been affected.
Though the breach in the Sitamarhi embankment of the Bagmati river has been plugged, nearly 40 blocks of Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur are still inundated. Muzaffarpur district magistrate Vipin Kumar said, “Many people have returned home, but thousands are still living in makeshift hutments.”
The state government has released Rs 100 crore (1 billion) from the State Contingency Fund to deal with the drought and directed all district magistrates to ensure that nobody dies of starvation.
Disaster Management Department officials said that between June 1 and August 6, Bihar received just 331.7 mm of rainfall against the normal of 568.5 mm, a deficiency of 42 per cent. This resulted in a rise in average temperatures by 5 to 7 degrees above normal. It also resulted in a 58 per cent decline in paddy transplantation against the targeted 87,722,41 acres.
Pulses, another major crop of the state, could be planted in just 1,41,156 acres of land against the target of 3,08,881 acres, while oilseeds could be planted in 14,287 acres against the target of 49,421 acres.
The state government has initiated a number of steps including formation of a Crisis Management Group under the Chief Secretary’s leadership to hold a daily review of contingency measures while district level task forces are reviewing the situation on a weekly basis.
Vijay Swaroop , Hindustan Times
Email Author
Patna, August 11, 2009
First Published: 00:33 IST(11/8/2009)
Last Updated: 01:23 IST(11/8/2009
Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=HomePage&id=cf55fd20-0cde-46d0-8d76-4632c6b972cc&Headline=Flooded+drought-hit+Bihar+calls+out+for+help
The Bihar government on Monday declared 26 of the state’s 38 districts as drought-affected and sought Rs 10,152 crore from the Centre for relief operations for an estimated 8.30 crore (83 million) people.
Bihar had faced a drought of this magnitude 41 years ago in 1967.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, “Nearly 1.26 crore (12.6 million) families in the 26 districts have been affected by the drought. The state government has estimated that an average family comprises of five members and they would need relief.”
Kumar appealed to the Prime Minister to immediately send a team of Central ministers for an assessment of the situation while asking for a special financial package for the state.
In stark contrast to the drought-affected districts, four districts—Sitamarhi, Muzaff-arpur, West Champaran and Darbhanga—are reeling under floods in which nearly 18 lakh (1.83 million)people have been affected.
Though the breach in the Sitamarhi embankment of the Bagmati river has been plugged, nearly 40 blocks of Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur are still inundated. Muzaffarpur district magistrate Vipin Kumar said, “Many people have returned home, but thousands are still living in makeshift hutments.”
The state government has released Rs 100 crore (1 billion) from the State Contingency Fund to deal with the drought and directed all district magistrates to ensure that nobody dies of starvation.
Disaster Management Department officials said that between June 1 and August 6, Bihar received just 331.7 mm of rainfall against the normal of 568.5 mm, a deficiency of 42 per cent. This resulted in a rise in average temperatures by 5 to 7 degrees above normal. It also resulted in a 58 per cent decline in paddy transplantation against the targeted 87,722,41 acres.
Pulses, another major crop of the state, could be planted in just 1,41,156 acres of land against the target of 3,08,881 acres, while oilseeds could be planted in 14,287 acres against the target of 49,421 acres.
The state government has initiated a number of steps including formation of a Crisis Management Group under the Chief Secretary’s leadership to hold a daily review of contingency measures while district level task forces are reviewing the situation on a weekly basis.
Major 7.6 quake hits off Andaman Islands
Major 7.6 quake hits off AndamanIslands
Tue, Aug 11 03:32 AM
Source: Yahoo India
Enlarge Photo A massive magnitude 7.6 quake struck in the Indian Ocean off India's Andaman Islands, triggering...
Tue, Aug 11 03:32 AM
A major quake of magnitude 7.6 struck in the Indian Ocean off the Andaman Islands early on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami watch for India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand and Bangladesh.
"The room shook for around 20 to 30 seconds, it was quite strong," said Reuters correspondent Sanjit Kumar Roy in Port Blair, capital of the islands.
He said that in the northern part of Andaman Island, people ran out of their houses in panic. Police said there had been no reports so far of any damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 7.7, struck at 1:55 a.m. (1955 GMT on Monday). It was shallow, at a depth of 20.6 miles (33 km), and was centred 160 miles (260 km) north of Port Blair.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami watch for the region.
"Earthquakes of this size have the potential to generate a destructive local tsunami and sometimes a destructive regional tsunami along coasts located usually no more than a thousand kilometers (about 600 miles) from the earthquake epicenter," the tsunami center said in its bulletin.
However, an official at the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services said a tsunami warning had not been issued by his department.
"We have not issued a tsunami alert and are monitoring the water level changes in the region at the moment," Ajay Kumar told Reuters by phone.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a chain of small islands hundreds of miles east of India in the Indian Ocean.
A 7.6 magnitude quake is classified by the USGS as a major earthquake and is capable of widespread, heavy damage.
An even bigger quake in the Indian Ocean in 2004 caused a tsunami that killed some 228,000 people.
In Indonesia, a meteorology agency official said his agency was monitoring the Aceh area on the tip of Sumatra. So far there had been no reports of a tsunami in Indonesia but it could take two hours for one to reach the coastline.
Tue, Aug 11 03:32 AM
Source: Yahoo India
Enlarge Photo A massive magnitude 7.6 quake struck in the Indian Ocean off India's Andaman Islands, triggering...
Tue, Aug 11 03:32 AM
A major quake of magnitude 7.6 struck in the Indian Ocean off the Andaman Islands early on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami watch for India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand and Bangladesh.
"The room shook for around 20 to 30 seconds, it was quite strong," said Reuters correspondent Sanjit Kumar Roy in Port Blair, capital of the islands.
He said that in the northern part of Andaman Island, people ran out of their houses in panic. Police said there had been no reports so far of any damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 7.7, struck at 1:55 a.m. (1955 GMT on Monday). It was shallow, at a depth of 20.6 miles (33 km), and was centred 160 miles (260 km) north of Port Blair.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami watch for the region.
"Earthquakes of this size have the potential to generate a destructive local tsunami and sometimes a destructive regional tsunami along coasts located usually no more than a thousand kilometers (about 600 miles) from the earthquake epicenter," the tsunami center said in its bulletin.
However, an official at the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services said a tsunami warning had not been issued by his department.
"We have not issued a tsunami alert and are monitoring the water level changes in the region at the moment," Ajay Kumar told Reuters by phone.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a chain of small islands hundreds of miles east of India in the Indian Ocean.
A 7.6 magnitude quake is classified by the USGS as a major earthquake and is capable of widespread, heavy damage.
An even bigger quake in the Indian Ocean in 2004 caused a tsunami that killed some 228,000 people.
In Indonesia, a meteorology agency official said his agency was monitoring the Aceh area on the tip of Sumatra. So far there had been no reports of a tsunami in Indonesia but it could take two hours for one to reach the coastline.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Join the Relief Effort for Assam Floods and Cyclone Aila
Join the Relief Effort for Assam Floods and Cyclone Aila
Update from CDRN
CDRN is a web-based humanitarian relief management system that has received 138 needs on its network from various relief agencies working in disaster affected areas. CDRN has 610 suppliers and donors, 144 relief agencies, and 27 federations as users on board.
CDRN responded to the Assam flood relief operations by distributing 32,000 water purifying tablets donated by Aquatabs. Following the success of this donation in catering to the drinking water needs of the flood victims, Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) has placed an order for 100,000 tablets with Aquatabs.
Monsoon Impact Across India
Rainfall/Flood Situation in India, Report by Ministry of Home Affairs, India, on 23rd July '09:The report provides an analysis of the current flood/rainfall situation across the country. It highlights that major states such as Orissa, Kerala, Gujarat, Karnataka, Assam, and West Bengal are facing a severe flood situation. NDMA have deployed 21coys of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in the districts of Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra and West Bengal for rescue and relief operations. Read more…
http://www.google.org found that certain search terms are good indicators of flu activity. Google Flu Trends uses aggregated Google search data to estimate flu activity tup to two weeks faster than traditional systems. Learn more
ASSAM FLOODS
You can contribute to the below-mentioned needs through www.cdrn.org.in:
Temporary shelter
Water purification tablets
Water containers
Cooking utensils
Mosquito nets
(Needs submitted by Caritas India and IGSSS)
Situation Report:
Assessment of Assam Flood Affected Areas, Report by Inter Agencies Group (IAG) Assam lists out the affected villages and population. Read more…
Flood Response by IGSSS in North Lakhimpur report highlights that IGSSS has distributed water purification tablets and hygiene kits in North Lakhimpur district of Assam. Read more…
CDRN Responds to the Assam Floods report provides information on Aquatabs’ donation of water purifying tablets to organizations engaged in flood relief operations through CDRN. Read more...
CYCLONE AILA
You can contribute to the below-mentioned needs through www.cdrn.org.in:
Food: Pre-cooked, baby food, dry rations, etc.
Tarpaulin, temporary shelters
Purification units and water purification tablets, e.g., halogen tablets
Medicines: anti-diarrhea, anti-vomit
Hygiene materials (bleaching agents, phenyl, etc.)
Clothes
Generators, fuel
Mosquito nets
Mats
Utensils
Oil lamps
Rehabilitation Needs
Seeds for paddy cultivation and vegetable gardening
Educational materials for children
(Above needs were submitted by: Udyama, Catholic Relief Services, Save the Children, SPADE, WWF, Actionaid, IGSSS, Mukti, Child in Need Institute (CINI), DRCSC, Sabuj Sangha, KJKS, Caritas India)
Situation Report:
Reach Out with Your Needs Through SMS Initiative by IAG West Bengal report lists contact details of relief agencies that are working in Aila-affected areas in West Bengal. Read more…
UNICEF Provides Supplies for Cyclone-Affected West Bengal reports UNICEF's reaching out to the victims of Cyclone Aila in West Bengal. Read more…
Oxfam Helping Aila Affected Communities Report mentions that the Cyclone survivors in Bangladesh are facing a severe risk of disease as the supply of safe drinking water is reaching crisis levels. Read more…
H1N1
Latest Reports on H1N1
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Swine Flu report states that the Influenza A (H1N1) virus has spread to 135 countries, with a total number of 94,512 officially-detected cases, including 429 deaths. Read more...
IFRC Ready to Respond to Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic report states that the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is ready to support the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in their response to Influenza A (H1N1) following the World Health Organization’s 11th June, 2009 announcement that the pandemic alert has moved into Phase 6. Read more...
About CDRN
The Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN) www.cdrn.org.in is a web-based Humanitarian Relief management system that helps Relief Agencies, Response Agencies and Governments to access and feed in real- time information on products and services required and offered for emergency humanitarian relief.
To become a user of the system to post your needs or to donate/supply/provide your services and products on CDRN, please visit our website www.cdrn.org.inAlternatively, you can download our brochure or send us the following details: Organisation Name; Login ID; First Name ; Last Name ; Email ; Address ; City ; State ; Pin Code ; Phone Number .
Join us on Facebook, Orkut, YouTube, Google Group, Blog, LinkedIn to know more about our organization and to connect with fellow CDRN members.
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CSO Partners is a non-profit that is committed to mobilizing resources and providing appropriate support services for Civil Society Organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organization in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners’ network in varied areas ranging from donor services‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications.
http://www.csopartners.org
ABOUT AIDMATRIX
Aidmatrix is a nonprofit organization which builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world's most challenging humanitarian needs. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.8 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services have impacted the lives of more than 65 million people.
http://www.aidmatrix.org
For further information please contact:
CDRN Team
Madhvi Sethi
Rajdeep Chowdhury
Swati Pahuja
P: +91 11 65422890
Email : communications@cdrn.org.in
Website : www.cdrn.org.in
Update from CDRN
CDRN is a web-based humanitarian relief management system that has received 138 needs on its network from various relief agencies working in disaster affected areas. CDRN has 610 suppliers and donors, 144 relief agencies, and 27 federations as users on board.
CDRN responded to the Assam flood relief operations by distributing 32,000 water purifying tablets donated by Aquatabs. Following the success of this donation in catering to the drinking water needs of the flood victims, Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) has placed an order for 100,000 tablets with Aquatabs.
Monsoon Impact Across India
Rainfall/Flood Situation in India, Report by Ministry of Home Affairs, India, on 23rd July '09:The report provides an analysis of the current flood/rainfall situation across the country. It highlights that major states such as Orissa, Kerala, Gujarat, Karnataka, Assam, and West Bengal are facing a severe flood situation. NDMA have deployed 21coys of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in the districts of Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra and West Bengal for rescue and relief operations. Read more…
http://www.google.org found that certain search terms are good indicators of flu activity. Google Flu Trends uses aggregated Google search data to estimate flu activity tup to two weeks faster than traditional systems. Learn more
ASSAM FLOODS
You can contribute to the below-mentioned needs through www.cdrn.org.in:
Temporary shelter
Water purification tablets
Water containers
Cooking utensils
Mosquito nets
(Needs submitted by Caritas India and IGSSS)
Situation Report:
Assessment of Assam Flood Affected Areas, Report by Inter Agencies Group (IAG) Assam lists out the affected villages and population. Read more…
Flood Response by IGSSS in North Lakhimpur report highlights that IGSSS has distributed water purification tablets and hygiene kits in North Lakhimpur district of Assam. Read more…
CDRN Responds to the Assam Floods report provides information on Aquatabs’ donation of water purifying tablets to organizations engaged in flood relief operations through CDRN. Read more...
CYCLONE AILA
You can contribute to the below-mentioned needs through www.cdrn.org.in:
Food: Pre-cooked, baby food, dry rations, etc.
Tarpaulin, temporary shelters
Purification units and water purification tablets, e.g., halogen tablets
Medicines: anti-diarrhea, anti-vomit
Hygiene materials (bleaching agents, phenyl, etc.)
Clothes
Generators, fuel
Mosquito nets
Mats
Utensils
Oil lamps
Rehabilitation Needs
Seeds for paddy cultivation and vegetable gardening
Educational materials for children
(Above needs were submitted by: Udyama, Catholic Relief Services, Save the Children, SPADE, WWF, Actionaid, IGSSS, Mukti, Child in Need Institute (CINI), DRCSC, Sabuj Sangha, KJKS, Caritas India)
Situation Report:
Reach Out with Your Needs Through SMS Initiative by IAG West Bengal report lists contact details of relief agencies that are working in Aila-affected areas in West Bengal. Read more…
UNICEF Provides Supplies for Cyclone-Affected West Bengal reports UNICEF's reaching out to the victims of Cyclone Aila in West Bengal. Read more…
Oxfam Helping Aila Affected Communities Report mentions that the Cyclone survivors in Bangladesh are facing a severe risk of disease as the supply of safe drinking water is reaching crisis levels. Read more…
H1N1
Latest Reports on H1N1
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Swine Flu report states that the Influenza A (H1N1) virus has spread to 135 countries, with a total number of 94,512 officially-detected cases, including 429 deaths. Read more...
IFRC Ready to Respond to Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic report states that the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is ready to support the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in their response to Influenza A (H1N1) following the World Health Organization’s 11th June, 2009 announcement that the pandemic alert has moved into Phase 6. Read more...
About CDRN
The Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN) www.cdrn.org.in is a web-based Humanitarian Relief management system that helps Relief Agencies, Response Agencies and Governments to access and feed in real- time information on products and services required and offered for emergency humanitarian relief.
To become a user of the system to post your needs or to donate/supply/provide your services and products on CDRN, please visit our website www.cdrn.org.inAlternatively, you can download our brochure or send us the following details: Organisation Name; Login ID; First Name ; Last Name ; Email ; Address ; City ; State ; Pin Code ; Phone Number .
Join us on Facebook, Orkut, YouTube, Google Group, Blog, LinkedIn to know more about our organization and to connect with fellow CDRN members.
Federations on board with us: (AIFPA) (FIMI) (ITMA) (GIA) (CEAMA) (APEDA) ( IPMA) (IBMA) (FIBM) (FIEO) (IPPAMMA) (ISSDA) (GCCI) (ISPAI) (AIDC) (CIFTI) (FAI) (PHF) (IDMA) (ISPAI) (ADDA)(EZMA) (DGMA)
In order to respond to your needs/expectations better, your feedback is solicited. We would appreciate it if you could take out five minutes to answer the following questions:
Was this communication useful?
Does it update you adequately on the latest disaster situations?
Does it provide clarity about CDRN?
Does it provide clarity on how to become a user of CDRN?
Does it provide information on how to donate/supply/provide to the mentioned needs?
For any other suggestions ?
Our Partners
ABOUT NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is the Apex Body for Disaster Management in India. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is working to build a safer and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, pro-active, multi disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management through collective efforts of all Government Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations and companies.
http://www.ndma.gov.in
ABOUT CSO PARTNERS
CSO Partners is a non-profit that is committed to mobilizing resources and providing appropriate support services for Civil Society Organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organization in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners’ network in varied areas ranging from donor services‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications.
http://www.csopartners.org
ABOUT AIDMATRIX
Aidmatrix is a nonprofit organization which builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world's most challenging humanitarian needs. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.8 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services have impacted the lives of more than 65 million people.
http://www.aidmatrix.org
For further information please contact:
CDRN Team
Madhvi Sethi
Rajdeep Chowdhury
Swati Pahuja
P: +91 11 65422890
Email : communications@cdrn.org.in
Website : www.cdrn.org.in
REPORT ON FLOOD RESPONSE AT NORTH LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM- IGSSS
REPORT ON FLOOD RESPONSE AT NORTH LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM
In response to flood at Dhakuakana Block, of North Lakhimpur, IGSSS had distributed water purifier tablets and hygiene kits.
Aquatab distribution details:
Date of distribution
Total villages
Total h/h
Distributed by
17th July 2009
6
339
IGSSS volunteers
18th July 2009
13
1052
ICDS workers
23rd July 2009
30
2 337
ICDS workers
24th July 2009
38
2 877
ICDS workers
TOTAL
87
6,299
AQUATAB DISTRIBUTION TO ICDS ON 18TH JULY 2009
The Aquatab distribution was done through the ICDS workers and IGSSS volunteers at 87 villages covering 6 299 tablets. Each family is given 20 Aqutab (two strips). The distribution was carried out with demonstration on the uses of Aquatab by the IGSSS volunteers. The ICDS workers were instructed to conduct demonstration in their own villages before distribution of Aquatab. IGSSS have developed a questioner to assess uses of material distribution including the Aquatab.
Hygiene kits distribution: 1. Bucket 20 ltr with lid, 2.Mug 1 ltr 3. Sanitary Markin cloth 3 mtrs, 4. Bath soap 90gm 2 pcs, 5. Detergent soap 90gm 2 pcs.
Date of distribution
Total villages
Total h/h
Distributed by
19th July 2009
9 villages
640
IGSSS volunteers
20th July 2009
7 Villages
335
IGSSS volunteers
23rd July 2009
1 villages
17
IGSSS volunteers
Total
17 villages
992
IGSSS distributed hygiene kits for 992 families in 17 villages that were affected by 1st July 2009 flood at Dhakuakana Block, in North Lakhimpur District. The distribution was done at Dharamsala, Dhakuakana town on 19th, 20th and 23rd July 2009.
Hygiene kits and water storage distribution on 20th July 2009
In response to flood at Dhakuakana Block, of North Lakhimpur, IGSSS had distributed water purifier tablets and hygiene kits.
Aquatab distribution details:
Date of distribution
Total villages
Total h/h
Distributed by
17th July 2009
6
339
IGSSS volunteers
18th July 2009
13
1052
ICDS workers
23rd July 2009
30
2 337
ICDS workers
24th July 2009
38
2 877
ICDS workers
TOTAL
87
6,299
AQUATAB DISTRIBUTION TO ICDS ON 18TH JULY 2009
The Aquatab distribution was done through the ICDS workers and IGSSS volunteers at 87 villages covering 6 299 tablets. Each family is given 20 Aqutab (two strips). The distribution was carried out with demonstration on the uses of Aquatab by the IGSSS volunteers. The ICDS workers were instructed to conduct demonstration in their own villages before distribution of Aquatab. IGSSS have developed a questioner to assess uses of material distribution including the Aquatab.
Hygiene kits distribution: 1. Bucket 20 ltr with lid, 2.Mug 1 ltr 3. Sanitary Markin cloth 3 mtrs, 4. Bath soap 90gm 2 pcs, 5. Detergent soap 90gm 2 pcs.
Date of distribution
Total villages
Total h/h
Distributed by
19th July 2009
9 villages
640
IGSSS volunteers
20th July 2009
7 Villages
335
IGSSS volunteers
23rd July 2009
1 villages
17
IGSSS volunteers
Total
17 villages
992
IGSSS distributed hygiene kits for 992 families in 17 villages that were affected by 1st July 2009 flood at Dhakuakana Block, in North Lakhimpur District. The distribution was done at Dharamsala, Dhakuakana town on 19th, 20th and 23rd July 2009.
Hygiene kits and water storage distribution on 20th July 2009
Mumbai braces for highest tide in 100 years
Mumbai braces for highest tide in 100 years
By IANS
Friday,24 July 2009, 16:09 hrs
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Mumbai: Nearly 200 people have been evacuated from coastal areas, warnings have been sent out to those in low-lying regions and schools have advised students to stay at home as India's financial capital braces for a massive 5.5 metre high tidal wave, billed as the highest in 100 years, to lash it Friday afternoon.
The high tide is expected to hit Mumbai and the surrounding Konkan region at 2.05 p.m. The waters will ebb only after three to four hours, met officials said.In the past two days, as waves measuring 4.85 and 5.1 metres lashed Mumbai, civic and disaster management authorities evacuated people -- mostly shanty dwellers -- from vulnerable areas like Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Andheri, Jogeshwari and even parts of neighbouring Thane.The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has issued warnings to people in low-lying areas to watch out for the gigantic tide Friday and take adequate precautions.On Thursday, sea water rushed into several buildings in Cuffe Parade, Worli, Dadar, Prabhadevi, Andheri, Juhu, Khar and Malad.Even mayor Shubha Raul's official bungalow at Shivaji Park in Dadar was not spared. The huge waves knocked down a compound wall.In Thane, the district adjacent to Mumbai, waterlogging attributed to the high tide was reported from residential areas in places like Uttan, Palghar, Boisar and Dahanu but there have been no casualties so far.Some schools have advised students to stay at home in view of the high tide, but there has been no official announcement of closure by the government.However, for many Mumbaikars, the tides offered a rare view of a natural phenomenon after clouds obscured the solar eclipse Wednesday.Thousands of people excitedly saw the tides from a safe distance at places like Colaba, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty, Worli Sea-Face, Bandra Bandstand, Juhu Beach, Gorai Beach and Marve Beach yesterday. Today, greater numbers are expected.Crowds had assembled even at the Thane Creek and commuters were seen craning their necks to see the swirling waters as the trains crossed the railway bridges at Bhayander Creek.Last week, the MCGM had inserted big and small advertisements in newspapers, warning people of the potential damage that could be wreaked by the high tides and contact details for emergency services.As many as 11 hotlines have been established and 34 rain gauges have been installed from where round-the-clock information is being collected. Control rooms have been set up at all the 24 civic wards.Officials said that MCGM would also monitor the situation in flood-prone areas through CCTVs.
By IANS
Friday,24 July 2009, 16:09 hrs
Comment(1)
Forward
Mumbai: Nearly 200 people have been evacuated from coastal areas, warnings have been sent out to those in low-lying regions and schools have advised students to stay at home as India's financial capital braces for a massive 5.5 metre high tidal wave, billed as the highest in 100 years, to lash it Friday afternoon.
The high tide is expected to hit Mumbai and the surrounding Konkan region at 2.05 p.m. The waters will ebb only after three to four hours, met officials said.In the past two days, as waves measuring 4.85 and 5.1 metres lashed Mumbai, civic and disaster management authorities evacuated people -- mostly shanty dwellers -- from vulnerable areas like Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Andheri, Jogeshwari and even parts of neighbouring Thane.The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has issued warnings to people in low-lying areas to watch out for the gigantic tide Friday and take adequate precautions.On Thursday, sea water rushed into several buildings in Cuffe Parade, Worli, Dadar, Prabhadevi, Andheri, Juhu, Khar and Malad.Even mayor Shubha Raul's official bungalow at Shivaji Park in Dadar was not spared. The huge waves knocked down a compound wall.In Thane, the district adjacent to Mumbai, waterlogging attributed to the high tide was reported from residential areas in places like Uttan, Palghar, Boisar and Dahanu but there have been no casualties so far.Some schools have advised students to stay at home in view of the high tide, but there has been no official announcement of closure by the government.However, for many Mumbaikars, the tides offered a rare view of a natural phenomenon after clouds obscured the solar eclipse Wednesday.Thousands of people excitedly saw the tides from a safe distance at places like Colaba, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty, Worli Sea-Face, Bandra Bandstand, Juhu Beach, Gorai Beach and Marve Beach yesterday. Today, greater numbers are expected.Crowds had assembled even at the Thane Creek and commuters were seen craning their necks to see the swirling waters as the trains crossed the railway bridges at Bhayander Creek.Last week, the MCGM had inserted big and small advertisements in newspapers, warning people of the potential damage that could be wreaked by the high tides and contact details for emergency services.As many as 11 hotlines have been established and 34 rain gauges have been installed from where round-the-clock information is being collected. Control rooms have been set up at all the 24 civic wards.Officials said that MCGM would also monitor the situation in flood-prone areas through CCTVs.
Update on Orissa flood: IAG Orissa: 12:30 PM: 23rd July'09
IAG Orissa Emergency Sitrep 13/2009
Orissa Flood Update
Time: 12.30 PM; Date: 23rd July 2009
Situation Report
No flood in state
Due to very less amount of rainfall received in last 24 hours across the state in average, improved the situation in state allying quite less fears of floods.
The western part of the state received widespread rain on Wednesday, but that is not enough to cause flood like situation. There was some speculation of medium level flooding in Mahanadi river system as Hirakud Dam Authority on Wednesday evening opened 30 sluice gates to discharge the surplus water. Yesterday, the reservoir crossed 621 feet of water level as against its danger mark of 630 feet after receiving water from Chhatisgarh region in upper catchments areas, which received a rainfall of 55 mm in last 24 hours.
But, there is almost no chance of water level cross the danger mark in Naraj and Munduli as it is flowing well below the danger level.
Water level receded in major rivers
As the rain stopped in the state, the water level in the major rivers has receded drastically. Even, there was a no moon day on Wednesday; prediction of high tide might prevent water release in sea, which is not happened.
Situation improved in districts
Situation improved in the areas, which are badly water logged and marooned in Ganjam, Nayagarh and Cuttack, because of flash flood and breaches in tributary canals locally. The three districts have received no rainfall in last 24 hours and water receded considerably from the area.
Receding water raises fear of diseases
Ganjam
Drinking water crisis: As many as 123 villages in Bhanjanagar, Belaghunta and Jagannath Prasad blocks are facing acute shortage of drinking water. District administration has started distributing water pouches through RWS&S Dept.
Heath crisis: Around 20 villages are affected with diarrhoea at Angargaon area and 10 people are suffering from other water borne diseases due to lack of proper drinking water. However, the district health officials have taken precautionary measures by deploying 3 medical teams in vulnerable areas and trying to prevent the outbreak. While contacted, Mr. Ratnakar Behera, CDMO informed that heath workers have advised people to drink only boiled water.
Koraput
The torrential rain has triggered fear of malaria in 16 GPs under Dasmantpur block. Meanwhile one died and several people admitted in the nearby PHCs and CHCs, district sources confirmed. The health scenario may become grave if the cut off road communication in the block is not restored at the earliest, as the block headquarter has remained cut off from Koraput town due to the Khajuriguda bridge and approach roads to Padisil bridge have been washed away by the flash flood recently.
Khurda
As many as 50 people have been admitted in the district headquarter hospital suffering from diarrhoea in last 24 hours. Situation in Benupr village under Balianta block is also worsening as more than 20 people are suffering from diarrhoea and admitted in the local CHC.
Cuttack
About 10 people are suffering from diarrhoea in Ward No. 53 under Cuttack Minicipal Corporation and admitted in the SCB Medical College & Hospital. The CMC authority rushed a medical team to the area for distributing medicine and ORS pouches.
Sources: Revenue Control Room, Govt. of Orissa, District Administrations, Hirakud Dam Authority
Latest Met Office Warning (01.00 PM) Source: http:/www.imd.gov.in/
No warning for Orissa.
Kalpana –1 Cloud Imagery shows convective clouds over parts of east-central Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea. The axis of monsoon trough at mean sea level passes through Phalodi, Jodhpur, centre of well marked low pressure area, Pendra, Jamshedpur, Balasore and thence south-eastwards to east-central Bay of Bengal.
Latest Satellite Image Source: http:/www.imd.gov.in/
Important Contacts
Office
Tel. No.
Fax No.
Director, Bhubaneswar Met Office
0674 2596116
0674 2596010
Special Relief Commissioner
0674 2534180/ 2534179
Toll Free - 1070
0674 2395692
OSDMA
0674 2395379
0674 2391871
Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management
0674 2539023
0674 2393832
Revenue Control Room
0674 2390266
0674 2393540
SE, Hirakud Dam Circle
0663 2430001
0663 2430877
DM Unit, Indian Red Cross Society, Orissa State Branch
0674 2390228
0674 2390228
Inter Agency Group (IAG) Orissa Initiatives
The Chairperson has called for an emergency meeting of the member organizations on 27th July to take a stock of the situation and discuss about the collective preparedness level of IAG Orissa.
IAG Orissa Secretariat is also planning to have a meeting with the Officials from OSDMA, SRC Office and the Revenue & Disaster Management Dept., Govt. of Orissa to share about the overall preparedness in the state keeping view in this monsoon season shortly.
Meanwhile member organization the Indian red Cross Society, Orissa State Branch has started distributing relief materials among the affected population in Bhanjanagar, Ganjam and Narsingpur, Cuttack with the support from concerned District Red Cross Branches and Block Administrations.
IAG Orissa Secretariat is keeping close eye on the situation through consistent contacts with the State Revenue Control Room, OSDMA, SRC Office, Chief Engineers of RWS&S and SWSM, District Administrations, Hirakud Dam Authority, local Media Houses and with its member organizations. Others member organizations are keeping close watch on the situation and have alerted their implementing partners in districts.
The IAG Orissa Secretariat is also developing Sitreps and sharing the same with members, State Govt., lead NGOs, NDMA, Sphere India, Media Houses and others relevant. Meanwhile 12 Sitreps and 2 Severe Weather Warnings have been shared, which updated the latest situation in the state.
IAG Orissa Secretariat Contact
Prof. (Dr) M. P. Mohanty Mr. Shyamal K. Das
Chairperson Coordinator
Tel/ Fax: 0674 2392389 Mob: 09437202563
Mail: mpmohantys@gmail.com Fax: 0674 2392389
Mail: iagorissa@rediffmail.com
Orissa Flood Update
Time: 12.30 PM; Date: 23rd July 2009
Situation Report
No flood in state
Due to very less amount of rainfall received in last 24 hours across the state in average, improved the situation in state allying quite less fears of floods.
The western part of the state received widespread rain on Wednesday, but that is not enough to cause flood like situation. There was some speculation of medium level flooding in Mahanadi river system as Hirakud Dam Authority on Wednesday evening opened 30 sluice gates to discharge the surplus water. Yesterday, the reservoir crossed 621 feet of water level as against its danger mark of 630 feet after receiving water from Chhatisgarh region in upper catchments areas, which received a rainfall of 55 mm in last 24 hours.
But, there is almost no chance of water level cross the danger mark in Naraj and Munduli as it is flowing well below the danger level.
Water level receded in major rivers
As the rain stopped in the state, the water level in the major rivers has receded drastically. Even, there was a no moon day on Wednesday; prediction of high tide might prevent water release in sea, which is not happened.
Situation improved in districts
Situation improved in the areas, which are badly water logged and marooned in Ganjam, Nayagarh and Cuttack, because of flash flood and breaches in tributary canals locally. The three districts have received no rainfall in last 24 hours and water receded considerably from the area.
Receding water raises fear of diseases
Ganjam
Drinking water crisis: As many as 123 villages in Bhanjanagar, Belaghunta and Jagannath Prasad blocks are facing acute shortage of drinking water. District administration has started distributing water pouches through RWS&S Dept.
Heath crisis: Around 20 villages are affected with diarrhoea at Angargaon area and 10 people are suffering from other water borne diseases due to lack of proper drinking water. However, the district health officials have taken precautionary measures by deploying 3 medical teams in vulnerable areas and trying to prevent the outbreak. While contacted, Mr. Ratnakar Behera, CDMO informed that heath workers have advised people to drink only boiled water.
Koraput
The torrential rain has triggered fear of malaria in 16 GPs under Dasmantpur block. Meanwhile one died and several people admitted in the nearby PHCs and CHCs, district sources confirmed. The health scenario may become grave if the cut off road communication in the block is not restored at the earliest, as the block headquarter has remained cut off from Koraput town due to the Khajuriguda bridge and approach roads to Padisil bridge have been washed away by the flash flood recently.
Khurda
As many as 50 people have been admitted in the district headquarter hospital suffering from diarrhoea in last 24 hours. Situation in Benupr village under Balianta block is also worsening as more than 20 people are suffering from diarrhoea and admitted in the local CHC.
Cuttack
About 10 people are suffering from diarrhoea in Ward No. 53 under Cuttack Minicipal Corporation and admitted in the SCB Medical College & Hospital. The CMC authority rushed a medical team to the area for distributing medicine and ORS pouches.
Sources: Revenue Control Room, Govt. of Orissa, District Administrations, Hirakud Dam Authority
Latest Met Office Warning (01.00 PM) Source: http:/www.imd.gov.in/
No warning for Orissa.
Kalpana –1 Cloud Imagery shows convective clouds over parts of east-central Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea. The axis of monsoon trough at mean sea level passes through Phalodi, Jodhpur, centre of well marked low pressure area, Pendra, Jamshedpur, Balasore and thence south-eastwards to east-central Bay of Bengal.
Latest Satellite Image Source: http:/www.imd.gov.in/
Important Contacts
Office
Tel. No.
Fax No.
Director, Bhubaneswar Met Office
0674 2596116
0674 2596010
Special Relief Commissioner
0674 2534180/ 2534179
Toll Free - 1070
0674 2395692
OSDMA
0674 2395379
0674 2391871
Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management
0674 2539023
0674 2393832
Revenue Control Room
0674 2390266
0674 2393540
SE, Hirakud Dam Circle
0663 2430001
0663 2430877
DM Unit, Indian Red Cross Society, Orissa State Branch
0674 2390228
0674 2390228
Inter Agency Group (IAG) Orissa Initiatives
The Chairperson has called for an emergency meeting of the member organizations on 27th July to take a stock of the situation and discuss about the collective preparedness level of IAG Orissa.
IAG Orissa Secretariat is also planning to have a meeting with the Officials from OSDMA, SRC Office and the Revenue & Disaster Management Dept., Govt. of Orissa to share about the overall preparedness in the state keeping view in this monsoon season shortly.
Meanwhile member organization the Indian red Cross Society, Orissa State Branch has started distributing relief materials among the affected population in Bhanjanagar, Ganjam and Narsingpur, Cuttack with the support from concerned District Red Cross Branches and Block Administrations.
IAG Orissa Secretariat is keeping close eye on the situation through consistent contacts with the State Revenue Control Room, OSDMA, SRC Office, Chief Engineers of RWS&S and SWSM, District Administrations, Hirakud Dam Authority, local Media Houses and with its member organizations. Others member organizations are keeping close watch on the situation and have alerted their implementing partners in districts.
The IAG Orissa Secretariat is also developing Sitreps and sharing the same with members, State Govt., lead NGOs, NDMA, Sphere India, Media Houses and others relevant. Meanwhile 12 Sitreps and 2 Severe Weather Warnings have been shared, which updated the latest situation in the state.
IAG Orissa Secretariat Contact
Prof. (Dr) M. P. Mohanty Mr. Shyamal K. Das
Chairperson Coordinator
Tel/ Fax: 0674 2392389 Mob: 09437202563
Mail: mpmohantys@gmail.com Fax: 0674 2392389
Mail: iagorissa@rediffmail.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Join the relief effort for Assam Flood and Cyclone Aila: CDRN
Join the relief effort for Assam Flood and Cyclone Aila
Update from CDRN
CDRN a web based humanitarian relief management system that has received 120 needs from various relief agencies working in the disaster affected areas. CDRN has 675 suppliers and donors as users, 155 relief agencies and 27 federations, like FIMI, AIFPA, APEDA, IDMA,FIEO, AIDC to name some.
CDRN responded to the Assam flood relief operation by distributing 16,000 water purifying tablets donated by Aquatabs. Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) has further placed an order for 100,000 tablets with Aquatabs.
Flood alert in Orissa
Flood Looming in Orissa due to heavy rains by IAG Orissa report highlights that heavy rainfall in Nayagraph, Banpur and Daspalla districts have disrupted the normal life in the state. Major rivers in the state are flowing above the danger levels to read more
Assam Flood
You can contribute to the mentioned needs through www.cdrn.org
Temporary Shelter
Water purification tablets,
Water containers
(Above needs are submitted by IGSSS)
Latest Situation Report:
Assessment of Assam flood affected areas by Inter Agencies Group (IAG Assam) report mentions a list of affected villages and population to read more
CDRN responds to the Assam Floods reports on the Aquatabs’ donation of water purifying tablets to organizations engaged in flood relief operation through CDRN to read more.
Report on relief camps set in Assam flood affected areas by Indo Global Society Services (IGSSS) highlights that temporary camps setup in floods affected areas are without proper sanitation facilities to read more
Flood fury in Assam; Kurishu water adds to woes by Rural Vounteers Centre report mentions that due to incessant rains for days, all the major rivers and their tributaries in the State are flowing above their danger levels. The flood water entered through the 1,500 metre long incomplete stretch submerging 220 villages of the Gaon Panchayats of Matmora to read more
Floods wreak havoc in Assam, 200,000 displaced Times of India report highlights that the flash floods have displaced an estimated 200,000 people in the past two days with State Government sounding an alert as more than 300 villages were inundated to read more
Cyclone Aila
You can contribute to the mentioned needs through www.cdrn.org
Food: Pre cooked, cooked, baby food, dry ration etc
Tarpaulin, temporary shelters
Purification units and water purification tablets eg halogen tablets
Medicines: anti diarrhea, anti vomit, hygiene material (bleaching agent, phenyl, etc)
Clothes
Generators, Fuel
Mosquito nets
Mats
Utensils
Oil lamps
Rehabilitation Needs
Seeds for paddy cultivation and vegetable gardening
Education materials for children
(Above needs are submitted by:Udyama,Catholic Relief Services, Save the Children, SPADE, WWF, Actionaid, IGSSS, Mukti, Child in Need Institute (CINI), DRCSC, Sabuj Sangha, KJKS, Caritas India
Situation Report:
Reach out with your Needs through SMS initiative by IAG West Bengal report mentions some of the important contact details of relief agencies that are working in Aila affected areas in West Bengal- click here to read more
UNICEF provides supplies for cyclone-affected West Bengal report mentions UNICEF reaching out to the victims of Cyclone Aila in West Bengal read more
Oxfam helping Aila affected communities report mentions that the Cyclone survivors in Bangladesh are now facing a severe risk of disease as the supply of safe drinking water is reaching crisis levels to read more
Disaster-prone Bangladesh trials cell phone alerts is a case study that mentions Tens of thousands of mobile users in Bangladesh's flood and cyclone-prone areas will now receive advance warning of an impending natural disaster through an alert on their cell phones to read more
HINI
Latest Reports on HINI:
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Swine Flu report states that Influenza A (H1N1) virus has spread to 135 countries with total number of 94512 officially detected cases, including 429 deaths to read more
http://www.google.org found that certain search terms are good indicators of flu activity. Google Flu Trends uses aggregated Google search data to estimate flu activity tup to two weeks faster than traditional systems. Learn more
About CDRN
The Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN) www.cdrn.org.inis a web based Humanitarian Relief management system that helps Relief agencies, Response agencies and Governments to access and feed in real time information on products and services required and offered for emergency humanitarian relief.
To become a user of the system to post your needs or Donate/ supply/ provide your services and product on CDRN you can visit our website www.cdrn.org.in or download our brochure from or send us your details: Organisation Name; Login ID; First Name; Last Name; Email; Address; City; State; Pin; Phone
Join us on Facebook, Orkut, YouTube, Google Group, Blog, Twitter, LinkedIn to know more about our organization and connect with fellow CDRN members
About Us
ABOUT NDMA
EMPOWERING STAKEHOLDERS FOR IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DISASTER MANAGEMEN IN INDIA The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is the Apex Body for Disaster Management in India. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is working to build a safer and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, pro-active, multi disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management through collective efforts of all Government Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations and companies.
http://www.ndma.gov.in
ABOUT CSO PARTNERS
CSO Partners is a non-profit that is committed to mobilizing resources and providing appropriate support services for Civil Society Organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organization in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners network in varied areas ranging from donor services‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications.
http://www.csopartners.org
ABOUT AIDMATRIX
Aidmatrix is a nonprofit organization which builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world's most challenging humanitarian needs. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.8 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services have impacted the lives of more than 65 million people.
http://www.aidmatrix.org
For further information please contact:
CDRN Team
Swati Pahuja
Rajdeep Chowdhury
Madhvi Sethi
P: +91 11 65422890
Email : communications@cdrn.org.in
Website : www.cdrn.org.in
Update from CDRN
CDRN a web based humanitarian relief management system that has received 120 needs from various relief agencies working in the disaster affected areas. CDRN has 675 suppliers and donors as users, 155 relief agencies and 27 federations, like FIMI, AIFPA, APEDA, IDMA,FIEO, AIDC to name some.
CDRN responded to the Assam flood relief operation by distributing 16,000 water purifying tablets donated by Aquatabs. Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) has further placed an order for 100,000 tablets with Aquatabs.
Flood alert in Orissa
Flood Looming in Orissa due to heavy rains by IAG Orissa report highlights that heavy rainfall in Nayagraph, Banpur and Daspalla districts have disrupted the normal life in the state. Major rivers in the state are flowing above the danger levels to read more
Assam Flood
You can contribute to the mentioned needs through www.cdrn.org
Temporary Shelter
Water purification tablets,
Water containers
(Above needs are submitted by IGSSS)
Latest Situation Report:
Assessment of Assam flood affected areas by Inter Agencies Group (IAG Assam) report mentions a list of affected villages and population to read more
CDRN responds to the Assam Floods reports on the Aquatabs’ donation of water purifying tablets to organizations engaged in flood relief operation through CDRN to read more.
Report on relief camps set in Assam flood affected areas by Indo Global Society Services (IGSSS) highlights that temporary camps setup in floods affected areas are without proper sanitation facilities to read more
Flood fury in Assam; Kurishu water adds to woes by Rural Vounteers Centre report mentions that due to incessant rains for days, all the major rivers and their tributaries in the State are flowing above their danger levels. The flood water entered through the 1,500 metre long incomplete stretch submerging 220 villages of the Gaon Panchayats of Matmora to read more
Floods wreak havoc in Assam, 200,000 displaced Times of India report highlights that the flash floods have displaced an estimated 200,000 people in the past two days with State Government sounding an alert as more than 300 villages were inundated to read more
Cyclone Aila
You can contribute to the mentioned needs through www.cdrn.org
Food: Pre cooked, cooked, baby food, dry ration etc
Tarpaulin, temporary shelters
Purification units and water purification tablets eg halogen tablets
Medicines: anti diarrhea, anti vomit, hygiene material (bleaching agent, phenyl, etc)
Clothes
Generators, Fuel
Mosquito nets
Mats
Utensils
Oil lamps
Rehabilitation Needs
Seeds for paddy cultivation and vegetable gardening
Education materials for children
(Above needs are submitted by:Udyama,Catholic Relief Services, Save the Children, SPADE, WWF, Actionaid, IGSSS, Mukti, Child in Need Institute (CINI), DRCSC, Sabuj Sangha, KJKS, Caritas India
Situation Report:
Reach out with your Needs through SMS initiative by IAG West Bengal report mentions some of the important contact details of relief agencies that are working in Aila affected areas in West Bengal- click here to read more
UNICEF provides supplies for cyclone-affected West Bengal report mentions UNICEF reaching out to the victims of Cyclone Aila in West Bengal read more
Oxfam helping Aila affected communities report mentions that the Cyclone survivors in Bangladesh are now facing a severe risk of disease as the supply of safe drinking water is reaching crisis levels to read more
Disaster-prone Bangladesh trials cell phone alerts is a case study that mentions Tens of thousands of mobile users in Bangladesh's flood and cyclone-prone areas will now receive advance warning of an impending natural disaster through an alert on their cell phones to read more
HINI
Latest Reports on HINI:
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Swine Flu report states that Influenza A (H1N1) virus has spread to 135 countries with total number of 94512 officially detected cases, including 429 deaths to read more
http://www.google.org found that certain search terms are good indicators of flu activity. Google Flu Trends uses aggregated Google search data to estimate flu activity tup to two weeks faster than traditional systems. Learn more
About CDRN
The Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN) www.cdrn.org.inis a web based Humanitarian Relief management system that helps Relief agencies, Response agencies and Governments to access and feed in real time information on products and services required and offered for emergency humanitarian relief.
To become a user of the system to post your needs or Donate/ supply/ provide your services and product on CDRN you can visit our website www.cdrn.org.in or download our brochure from or send us your details: Organisation Name; Login ID; First Name; Last Name; Email; Address; City; State; Pin; Phone
Join us on Facebook, Orkut, YouTube, Google Group, Blog, Twitter, LinkedIn to know more about our organization and connect with fellow CDRN members
About Us
ABOUT NDMA
EMPOWERING STAKEHOLDERS FOR IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DISASTER MANAGEMEN IN INDIA The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is the Apex Body for Disaster Management in India. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is working to build a safer and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, pro-active, multi disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management through collective efforts of all Government Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations and companies.
http://www.ndma.gov.in
ABOUT CSO PARTNERS
CSO Partners is a non-profit that is committed to mobilizing resources and providing appropriate support services for Civil Society Organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organization in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners network in varied areas ranging from donor services‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications.
http://www.csopartners.org
ABOUT AIDMATRIX
Aidmatrix is a nonprofit organization which builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world's most challenging humanitarian needs. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.8 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services have impacted the lives of more than 65 million people.
http://www.aidmatrix.org
For further information please contact:
CDRN Team
Swati Pahuja
Rajdeep Chowdhury
Madhvi Sethi
P: +91 11 65422890
Email : communications@cdrn.org.in
Website : www.cdrn.org.in
CDRN responds to Assam Flood affected with clean drinking water
CDRN responds to the Assam Floods.
The breach in the North Lakhimpur district has affected more 86 villages with a population of more than 98,600. The objective of Corporate Disaster Resource Network's (CDRN) visit to Guwahati was to assess the needs of the various organizations working in the affected region and to bring information to corporate users on the flood situation in Assam so that the needs can be addressed with supplies and donations.
Aquatabs donated 16000 water purifying tablets for the Flood Relief operation in Assam through CDRN to Indo Global Social Service Society (IGSSS)and NEDSF. IGSSS is distributing these tablets in the affected Gram Panchayats of Matmora, Dangdhara, Kherkata and Dimoguri. CDRN trained the organizations on the usage of the tablets after adequate training from Aqatabs. According to Vijay Malik from Aquatabs, “We would like to ensure that people get safe drinking water and their problems should not aggravate. We would like to reach out to more and more people.”
The donation of 16,000 tablets can purify 320,000 litres of water and according to estimates based on the rapid analysis of the affected population by the IGSSS volunteers, each family needs 10 litres of drinking water everyday and the tablets will be sufficient for providing 3 days of drinking water supply to approximately 10,600 families. Each of these tablets can purify 20 litres of water and can be used in any type of container. These tablets also have a longer shelf-life of 5 years. IGSSS has further placed an order for 100,000 more Aquatab tablets.
Contact Information
Other Details
Rajdeep Roy ChowdhuryAssociate Director- MarcomC2/2200, Vasant Kunj,New Delhi- 110070.Ph# +91-11-46767758
Email
communications@cdrn.org.in
The breach in the North Lakhimpur district has affected more 86 villages with a population of more than 98,600. The objective of Corporate Disaster Resource Network's (CDRN) visit to Guwahati was to assess the needs of the various organizations working in the affected region and to bring information to corporate users on the flood situation in Assam so that the needs can be addressed with supplies and donations.
Aquatabs donated 16000 water purifying tablets for the Flood Relief operation in Assam through CDRN to Indo Global Social Service Society (IGSSS)and NEDSF. IGSSS is distributing these tablets in the affected Gram Panchayats of Matmora, Dangdhara, Kherkata and Dimoguri. CDRN trained the organizations on the usage of the tablets after adequate training from Aqatabs. According to Vijay Malik from Aquatabs, “We would like to ensure that people get safe drinking water and their problems should not aggravate. We would like to reach out to more and more people.”
The donation of 16,000 tablets can purify 320,000 litres of water and according to estimates based on the rapid analysis of the affected population by the IGSSS volunteers, each family needs 10 litres of drinking water everyday and the tablets will be sufficient for providing 3 days of drinking water supply to approximately 10,600 families. Each of these tablets can purify 20 litres of water and can be used in any type of container. These tablets also have a longer shelf-life of 5 years. IGSSS has further placed an order for 100,000 more Aquatab tablets.
Contact Information
Other Details
Rajdeep Roy ChowdhuryAssociate Director- MarcomC2/2200, Vasant Kunj,New Delhi- 110070.Ph# +91-11-46767758
communications@cdrn.org.in
CDRN responds to Assam Flood affected with clean drinking water
CDRN responds to the Assam Floods.
The breach in the North Lakhimpur district has affected more 86 villages with a population of more than 98,600. The objective of Corporate Disaster Resource Network's (CDRN) visit to Guwahati was to assess the needs of the various organizations working in the affected region and to bring information to corporate users on the flood situation in Assam so that the needs can be addressed with supplies and donations.
Aquatabs donated 16000 water purifying tablets for the Flood Relief operation in Assam through CDRN to Indo Global Social Service Society (IGSSS)and NEDSF. IGSSS is distributing these tablets in the affected Gram Panchayats of Matmora, Dangdhara, Kherkata and Dimoguri. CDRN trained the organizations on the usage of the tablets after adequate training from Aqatabs. According to Vijay Malik from Aquatabs, “We would like to ensure that people get safe drinking water and their problems should not aggravate. We would like to reach out to more and more people.”
The donation of 16,000 tablets can purify 320,000 litres of water and according to estimates based on the rapid analysis of the affected population by the IGSSS volunteers, each family needs 10 litres of drinking water everyday and the tablets will be sufficient for providing 3 days of drinking water supply to approximately 10,600 families. Each of these tablets can purify 20 litres of water and can be used in any type of container. These tablets also have a longer shelf-life of 5 years. IGSSS has further placed an order for 100,000 more Aquatab tablets.
Contact Information
Other Details
Rajdeep Roy ChowdhuryAssociate Director- MarcomC2/2200, Vasant Kunj,New Delhi- 110070.Ph# +91-11-46767758
Email
communications@cdrn.org.in
The breach in the North Lakhimpur district has affected more 86 villages with a population of more than 98,600. The objective of Corporate Disaster Resource Network's (CDRN) visit to Guwahati was to assess the needs of the various organizations working in the affected region and to bring information to corporate users on the flood situation in Assam so that the needs can be addressed with supplies and donations.
Aquatabs donated 16000 water purifying tablets for the Flood Relief operation in Assam through CDRN to Indo Global Social Service Society (IGSSS)and NEDSF. IGSSS is distributing these tablets in the affected Gram Panchayats of Matmora, Dangdhara, Kherkata and Dimoguri. CDRN trained the organizations on the usage of the tablets after adequate training from Aqatabs. According to Vijay Malik from Aquatabs, “We would like to ensure that people get safe drinking water and their problems should not aggravate. We would like to reach out to more and more people.”
The donation of 16,000 tablets can purify 320,000 litres of water and according to estimates based on the rapid analysis of the affected population by the IGSSS volunteers, each family needs 10 litres of drinking water everyday and the tablets will be sufficient for providing 3 days of drinking water supply to approximately 10,600 families. Each of these tablets can purify 20 litres of water and can be used in any type of container. These tablets also have a longer shelf-life of 5 years. IGSSS has further placed an order for 100,000 more Aquatab tablets.
Contact Information
Other Details
Rajdeep Roy ChowdhuryAssociate Director- MarcomC2/2200, Vasant Kunj,New Delhi- 110070.Ph# +91-11-46767758
communications@cdrn.org.in
Report on relief camps set in Assam flood affected areas by IGSSS
The list of temporary shelters (camp) set up flood victims whose houses are completely submerge by flood water. (The lists are apart from those camps in Town MV school, Town ME school and Nagar Amkotia ME school).
The given below temporary camp has not drinking water and toilet facilities. The tents are set up by the individual families with tarpaulin sheet. Government started supplying food items (rice and dhal), but most of these temporary camps are not accessible as the linked road are submerge and breach.
Assessment date: 6.07.2008
SNo
Name of camp
GP
Total House hold
1
Ujani Akoria HRP
Matmora
10 HH
2
Eker Dighali E&D
Dangdhara GP
25 HH
3
Tamar Gaon HRP
Dangdhara
30 HH
4
Moinapara HRP
Dandhara
29 HH
5
Kekuri kathalguri
Dandhara
6 HH
6
Medhi suti E&D
Kherkata
35HH
7
Ujani Dhunaguri HRP
Kherkata
11 HH
8
Namoni Dhunaguri HRP
Kherkata
22 HH
9
Dimoguri E&D
Dimoguri
25HH
10
Bhitor takaliphuta E&d
Kherkata
24HH
11
Silikhaguri E&D
Dimoguri
31HH
12
Ajarguri HRP
Dimoguri
39HH
13
Lipong HRP
Dimoguri
21 HH
14
Lipong Balipathar ROAD
Dimoguri
36 HH
15
Balijan DangdharaHRP
Dimoguri
29 HH
16
Rampur simoluguri HRP
Dimoguri
20 HH
17
Rampur simoluguri HRP
Dimoguri
22 HH
18
Charanchuk MadhiChuti
Dimoguri
33 HH
19
Da-Gharia HRP
Dimoguri
31 HH
20
Bhumuraguri HRP
Kharkata GP
24 HH
21
Gamtak HRP
Dangdhara
18HH
22
Kakuri kathalguri HRP
Dangdhara
6 HH
23
Kakuri dodabari HRP
Dangdhara
4 HH
24
Kakuri Pamua E&D
Dangdhara
9 HH
25
Sundia bari E&D
Dangdhara
11 HH
26
Santipur HRP
Kharkata GP
14 HH
27
Moder guri HRP
Kharkata GP
5 HH
28
Namoni modar guri HRP
Kharkata GP
7 HH
29
Saran chuk HRP
Kharkata GP
10 HH
30
Ujoni maderguri
Kharkata GP
10 HH
31
Ujoni madarguri E&D
Kharkata GP
16 HH
32
Ujoni Jamuguri E&D
Kharkata GP
13 HH
33
Halodhi garah E&D
Kharkata GP
12 HH
34
Namoni Jamuguri HRP
Kharkata GP
5 HH
35
Baghchuk E&D
Matmara GP
76 HH
36
Bahpara no2 ROAD
Matmara GP
15 HH
37
Chumpara Jugi HRP
Matmara GP
2 HH
38
Aunibari HRP
Matmara GP
25 HH
39
Khamon Lagachu HRP
Matmara GP
12 HH
40
Muamari HRP
Pub-Dhakuakhana
2HH
41
.Kordoiguri HRP
Pub-Dhakuakhana
5HH
42
Puthimari HRP
Pub-Dhakuakhana
5 HH
43
Kalkali HRP
Pub-Dhakuakhana
9HH
Assessment by: IGSSS field team/volunteers:
Robin Borgahoin - 09954406543, Rajen Saikia - 09435277796, Narayan Baruah – 09954340351.
Contact Information
Other Details
IGSSSMangneo LhungdimRegional Manager-NEIndo-Global Social Service Society5th Bye Lane, Rajgarh RoadGuwahati-781003Ph: 0361-2457707, 09207019547TeleFax : 0361-2458087, E-mail: mangneo@igsss.net, nero@igsss.net
Email
mangneo@igsss.net
The given below temporary camp has not drinking water and toilet facilities. The tents are set up by the individual families with tarpaulin sheet. Government started supplying food items (rice and dhal), but most of these temporary camps are not accessible as the linked road are submerge and breach.
Assessment date: 6.07.2008
SNo
Name of camp
GP
Total House hold
1
Ujani Akoria HRP
Matmora
10 HH
2
Eker Dighali E&D
Dangdhara GP
25 HH
3
Tamar Gaon HRP
Dangdhara
30 HH
4
Moinapara HRP
Dandhara
29 HH
5
Kekuri kathalguri
Dandhara
6 HH
6
Medhi suti E&D
Kherkata
35HH
7
Ujani Dhunaguri HRP
Kherkata
11 HH
8
Namoni Dhunaguri HRP
Kherkata
22 HH
9
Dimoguri E&D
Dimoguri
25HH
10
Bhitor takaliphuta E&d
Kherkata
24HH
11
Silikhaguri E&D
Dimoguri
31HH
12
Ajarguri HRP
Dimoguri
39HH
13
Lipong HRP
Dimoguri
21 HH
14
Lipong Balipathar ROAD
Dimoguri
36 HH
15
Balijan DangdharaHRP
Dimoguri
29 HH
16
Rampur simoluguri HRP
Dimoguri
20 HH
17
Rampur simoluguri HRP
Dimoguri
22 HH
18
Charanchuk MadhiChuti
Dimoguri
33 HH
19
Da-Gharia HRP
Dimoguri
31 HH
20
Bhumuraguri HRP
Kharkata GP
24 HH
21
Gamtak HRP
Dangdhara
18HH
22
Kakuri kathalguri HRP
Dangdhara
6 HH
23
Kakuri dodabari HRP
Dangdhara
4 HH
24
Kakuri Pamua E&D
Dangdhara
9 HH
25
Sundia bari E&D
Dangdhara
11 HH
26
Santipur HRP
Kharkata GP
14 HH
27
Moder guri HRP
Kharkata GP
5 HH
28
Namoni modar guri HRP
Kharkata GP
7 HH
29
Saran chuk HRP
Kharkata GP
10 HH
30
Ujoni maderguri
Kharkata GP
10 HH
31
Ujoni madarguri E&D
Kharkata GP
16 HH
32
Ujoni Jamuguri E&D
Kharkata GP
13 HH
33
Halodhi garah E&D
Kharkata GP
12 HH
34
Namoni Jamuguri HRP
Kharkata GP
5 HH
35
Baghchuk E&D
Matmara GP
76 HH
36
Bahpara no2 ROAD
Matmara GP
15 HH
37
Chumpara Jugi HRP
Matmara GP
2 HH
38
Aunibari HRP
Matmara GP
25 HH
39
Khamon Lagachu HRP
Matmara GP
12 HH
40
Muamari HRP
Pub-Dhakuakhana
2HH
41
.Kordoiguri HRP
Pub-Dhakuakhana
5HH
42
Puthimari HRP
Pub-Dhakuakhana
5 HH
43
Kalkali HRP
Pub-Dhakuakhana
9HH
Assessment by: IGSSS field team/volunteers:
Robin Borgahoin - 09954406543, Rajen Saikia - 09435277796, Narayan Baruah – 09954340351.
Contact Information
Other Details
IGSSSMangneo LhungdimRegional Manager-NEIndo-Global Social Service Society5th Bye Lane, Rajgarh RoadGuwahati-781003Ph: 0361-2457707, 09207019547TeleFax : 0361-2458087, E-mail: mangneo@igsss.net, nero@igsss.net
mangneo@igsss.net
Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal intensified:IAG Orissa
Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression
The depression over northwest Bay of Bengal moved westwards, further intensified into a deep depression and lay centred at 1730 hours IST of today, the 20 July 2009 near lat. 21.00 N and long. 88.00 E, about 100 km southeast of Digha, 120 km east-southeast of Balasore and 250 km west-southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh). The system is likely to move in a west-northwesterly direction and cross north Orissa – West Bengal coast between Balasore and Digha today, the 20 July 2009 night. Under its influence, rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls (≥ 25 cm) is likely over Orissa during next 24 hrs. Rainfall at many places with isolated heavy to very heavy falls is also likely over Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and east Madhya Pradesh during next 48 hrs. Squally winds speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph are likely along and off Orissa and West Bengal coasts during next 24 hrs. Sea condition will be rough to very rough along and off these coasts. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea along and off these coasts. Next bulletin will be issued at 0230 hrs IST of tomorrow, the 21 July 2009.
Contact Information
Other Details
Shyamal K. DasCoordinatorInter Agency Group (IAG) Orissa----------------------------------------Red Cross BhavanSachivalaya Marg, Unit IXBhubaneswar 751022, Orissa, IndiaMob: +91 9437202563Fax: +91 674 2392389
Email
iagorissa@rediffmail.com
The depression over northwest Bay of Bengal moved westwards, further intensified into a deep depression and lay centred at 1730 hours IST of today, the 20 July 2009 near lat. 21.00 N and long. 88.00 E, about 100 km southeast of Digha, 120 km east-southeast of Balasore and 250 km west-southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh). The system is likely to move in a west-northwesterly direction and cross north Orissa – West Bengal coast between Balasore and Digha today, the 20 July 2009 night. Under its influence, rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls (≥ 25 cm) is likely over Orissa during next 24 hrs. Rainfall at many places with isolated heavy to very heavy falls is also likely over Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and east Madhya Pradesh during next 48 hrs. Squally winds speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph are likely along and off Orissa and West Bengal coasts during next 24 hrs. Sea condition will be rough to very rough along and off these coasts. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea along and off these coasts. Next bulletin will be issued at 0230 hrs IST of tomorrow, the 21 July 2009.
Contact Information
Other Details
Shyamal K. DasCoordinatorInter Agency Group (IAG) Orissa----------------------------------------Red Cross BhavanSachivalaya Marg, Unit IXBhubaneswar 751022, Orissa, IndiaMob: +91 9437202563Fax: +91 674 2392389
iagorissa@rediffmail.com
Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal :IAG Orissa
The Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal remained practicallystationary and lay centred at 1130 hours IST of today, the 20 July2009 near lat. 21.0 0 N and long. 88.50 E, about 120 km southeast ofDigha, 160 km east-southeast of Balasore and 200 km southwest ofKhepupara (Bangladesh). The system is likely to intensify further andmove in a west-northwesterly direction and cross north Orissa – WestBengal; coast between Balasore and Digha today, the 20 July 2009 lateevening / night.
Under its influence, rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavyfalls at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls (≥ 25 cm) islikely over Orissa during next 24 hrs. Rainfall at many places withisolated heavy to very heavy falls is also likely over Gangetic WestBengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and east Madhya Pradesh during next 48hrs.
Squally winds speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph are likelyalong and off Orissa and West Bengal coasts during next 24 hrs. Seacondition will be rough to very rough along and off these coasts.Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea along and off thesecoasts.
Source: http://www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/dynamic/cwind.htm
Under its influence, rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavyfalls at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls (≥ 25 cm) islikely over Orissa during next 24 hrs. Rainfall at many places withisolated heavy to very heavy falls is also likely over Gangetic WestBengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and east Madhya Pradesh during next 48hrs.
Squally winds speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph are likelyalong and off Orissa and West Bengal coasts during next 24 hrs. Seacondition will be rough to very rough along and off these coasts.Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea along and off thesecoasts.
Source: http://www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/dynamic/cwind.htm
Opportunities in Challenging Times A workshop for NGOs, Secunderabad
Opportunities in Challenging Times – A workshop for NGOs
12th &13th August, The Grand Solitaire Hotel, 1-240, 41&43 Parklane, Secunderabad -500003
After an overwhelming response to the first workshop at Mumbai in May 2009 which was a huge success, CSO Partners is happy to announce the second workshop in the series “Opportunities in Challenging Times” at Hyderabad on the 12th and 13th August 2009.
The Global economic crisis has impacted different sectors of the Indian economy in different ways. Civil Society Organizations are no exception. How have CSOs been affected? What are the unexplored opportunities in the current scenario? Do you have the necessary skills to explore and exploit these opportunities to emerge as winners? How do we face the realities of managing an NGO effectively and efficiently in tough times like these?
CSO Partners presents to you a range of domain experts who would help you to assess your strengths and weaknesses and equip yourself to excel. The workshops are intended to provide a common platform for NGOs to access specialist resources and network with peer organizations. The workshop would include one on one session with experts to help in diagnosis of symptoms presented, helping you design an effective strategy.
The workshop would help you:
Ø To understand how the current scenario and its complexity could affect you.
Ø Reflect on organizational capacity and capabilities to realize organizational change for promoting efficiency.
Ø To gain expert advice on harnessing the opportunities and emerge a winner in challenging times.
The workshop would provide:
Ø A better understanding of the economy and how it impacts NGOs
Ø Specific areas of opportunity which you could explore
Ø Help in improving efficiency and effectiveness of NGOs in their Operations
Ø Access to domain experts for consulting and improving growth of your Organization
Ø A platform for connecting with other NGOs, Corporate and eminent Personalities in the development sector
Who can attend?
Senior NGO personnel engaged in decision making, NGO Board Members, Academicians, Senior Corporate personnel and Development consultants.
Interested?
Please go through the enclosed brochure for full details of the workshop. Complete the registration form enclosed with the attached brochure and rush your entries today.
Registration closes on July 31st ( Only limited seats available, please confirm your participation early)
Who Are We?
CSO Partners is a non-profit organization that aims to mobilize "contributions" (both human and financial) and support services through a large network of "partners" specializing in the area of donor service, social investment services, financial management, governance, documentation, advocacy and communications.
I have great pleasure in inviting you to this workshop. I request you to actively participate and be benefitted from this workshop.
Best Regards,
Soumitra Ghosh
President
CSO Partners
12th &13th August, The Grand Solitaire Hotel, 1-240, 41&43 Parklane, Secunderabad -500003
After an overwhelming response to the first workshop at Mumbai in May 2009 which was a huge success, CSO Partners is happy to announce the second workshop in the series “Opportunities in Challenging Times” at Hyderabad on the 12th and 13th August 2009.
The Global economic crisis has impacted different sectors of the Indian economy in different ways. Civil Society Organizations are no exception. How have CSOs been affected? What are the unexplored opportunities in the current scenario? Do you have the necessary skills to explore and exploit these opportunities to emerge as winners? How do we face the realities of managing an NGO effectively and efficiently in tough times like these?
CSO Partners presents to you a range of domain experts who would help you to assess your strengths and weaknesses and equip yourself to excel. The workshops are intended to provide a common platform for NGOs to access specialist resources and network with peer organizations. The workshop would include one on one session with experts to help in diagnosis of symptoms presented, helping you design an effective strategy.
The workshop would help you:
Ø To understand how the current scenario and its complexity could affect you.
Ø Reflect on organizational capacity and capabilities to realize organizational change for promoting efficiency.
Ø To gain expert advice on harnessing the opportunities and emerge a winner in challenging times.
The workshop would provide:
Ø A better understanding of the economy and how it impacts NGOs
Ø Specific areas of opportunity which you could explore
Ø Help in improving efficiency and effectiveness of NGOs in their Operations
Ø Access to domain experts for consulting and improving growth of your Organization
Ø A platform for connecting with other NGOs, Corporate and eminent Personalities in the development sector
Who can attend?
Senior NGO personnel engaged in decision making, NGO Board Members, Academicians, Senior Corporate personnel and Development consultants.
Interested?
Please go through the enclosed brochure for full details of the workshop. Complete the registration form enclosed with the attached brochure and rush your entries today.
Registration closes on July 31st ( Only limited seats available, please confirm your participation early)
Who Are We?
CSO Partners is a non-profit organization that aims to mobilize "contributions" (both human and financial) and support services through a large network of "partners" specializing in the area of donor service, social investment services, financial management, governance, documentation, advocacy and communications.
I have great pleasure in inviting you to this workshop. I request you to actively participate and be benefitted from this workshop.
Best Regards,
Soumitra Ghosh
President
CSO Partners
Update on Orissa flood: IAG Orissa 07:30 pm 19th July'09
IAG Orissa Emergency Sitrep 8/2009
Orissa Flood Update
Time: 7.30 PM; Date: 19th July 2009
Situation Report
Situation reported in TV News channels
Kalahandi – flood in Tel river, 6 villages marooned with flood water in Kesinga block, more than 5,000 villagers affected.
Nayagarh – 8 villages marooned in Khandapada block.
Gajapati & Rayagda – Banshadhara river flows above danger mark.
Rayagada – Water flows abobe 4 feet in Sanket canal.
Ganjam – Badanadi flows above 2 feet of danger level, 2 breaches reported.
Ganjam (Bhanjanagar) – 8 villages marooned.
Bolangir, Berhampur and Phulbani towns are submerged with rain water.
Cuttack (Narsingpur) – Dhania canal overflows with flood water, Nuagaon, Mitikapur and Nuapada marooned.
Indravati Barrage opened 2 sluice gates to release flood water.
Communication stopped/ disrupted
Khurda – Bolangir National Highway
Rayagada – Koraput
Bhanjanagar – Dasapalla
Galeri – Chakapada, Bhanjanagar
Kashinagar – Andhra Pradesh
Jeypur - Rayagada
Death reported
Cuttack (Narsingpur) – 3 died, 1 hurt from one family
Ganjam – 2 died (1 – wall collapse, 1 – tree fall)
Met office waned for isolated heavy rain
Information on Low Pressure Area: Morning low pressure area over North West Bay of Bengal off Orissa coast persists and the system likely to intensify.
Further Forecast: Rain/Thundershower likely to occur at most places over Orissa.
Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with isolated extremely heavy falls (>= 25 cm) over Orissa during next 48 hours.
Likely impacts and actions: Strong North Westerly wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely prevail along and off Orissa coast.
Fishermen Warning: Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.
Hirakud closed 7 sluice gates
Hirakud dam authority closed 7 sluice gates by Sunday afternoon after the water level in the reservoir decreased to 613.06 feet. The inflow of water recorded is 1.74 lakh cusec and the outflow recorded is 2.30 lakh cusec per sec. 6 sluice gates are still opened to release flood water.
Sources:
Hirakud Dam Authority, http:/www.imd.gov.in/, http://www.orissatv.com/, http://www.naxatranews.com/
Latest Satellite Image Source: http:/www.imd.gov.in/
Important Contacts
Office
Tel. No.
Fax No.
Director, Bhubaneswar Met Office
0674 2596116
0674 2596010
Special Relief Commissioner
0674 2534180/ 2534179
Toll Free - 1070
0674 2395692
OSDMA
0674 2395379
0674 2391871
Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management
0674 2539023
0674 2393832
Revenue Control Room
0674 2390266
0674 2393540
SE, Hirakud Dam Circle
0663 2430001
0663 2430877
IAG Orissa Initiatives
IAG Orissa Secretariat is keeping close eye on the situation through consistent contacts with the State Revenue Control Room, OSDMA, SRC Office, concerned District Administrations, Hirakud Dam Authority, Media Houses and with its member organizations.
Members also have alerted their implementing partners in districts and inter & intra sharing of first hand information collected from the grassroots is on.
The IAG Orissa Secretariat is also developing Sitreps and sharing the same with members, State Govt., lead NGOs, NDMA, Sphere India, Media Houses and others relevant. Meanwhile 8 Sitreps have been shared, which updated the latest situation in the state.
IAG Orissa Secretariat Contact
Prof. (Dr) M. P. Mohanty Mr. Shyamal K. Das
Chairperson Coordinator
Tel/ Fax: 0674 2392389 Mob: 09437202563
Mail: mpmohantys@gmail.com Fax: 0674 2392389
Mail: iagorissa@rediffmail.com
Orissa Flood Update
Time: 7.30 PM; Date: 19th July 2009
Situation Report
Situation reported in TV News channels
Kalahandi – flood in Tel river, 6 villages marooned with flood water in Kesinga block, more than 5,000 villagers affected.
Nayagarh – 8 villages marooned in Khandapada block.
Gajapati & Rayagda – Banshadhara river flows above danger mark.
Rayagada – Water flows abobe 4 feet in Sanket canal.
Ganjam – Badanadi flows above 2 feet of danger level, 2 breaches reported.
Ganjam (Bhanjanagar) – 8 villages marooned.
Bolangir, Berhampur and Phulbani towns are submerged with rain water.
Cuttack (Narsingpur) – Dhania canal overflows with flood water, Nuagaon, Mitikapur and Nuapada marooned.
Indravati Barrage opened 2 sluice gates to release flood water.
Communication stopped/ disrupted
Khurda – Bolangir National Highway
Rayagada – Koraput
Bhanjanagar – Dasapalla
Galeri – Chakapada, Bhanjanagar
Kashinagar – Andhra Pradesh
Jeypur - Rayagada
Death reported
Cuttack (Narsingpur) – 3 died, 1 hurt from one family
Ganjam – 2 died (1 – wall collapse, 1 – tree fall)
Met office waned for isolated heavy rain
Information on Low Pressure Area: Morning low pressure area over North West Bay of Bengal off Orissa coast persists and the system likely to intensify.
Further Forecast: Rain/Thundershower likely to occur at most places over Orissa.
Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with isolated extremely heavy falls (>= 25 cm) over Orissa during next 48 hours.
Likely impacts and actions: Strong North Westerly wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely prevail along and off Orissa coast.
Fishermen Warning: Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.
Hirakud closed 7 sluice gates
Hirakud dam authority closed 7 sluice gates by Sunday afternoon after the water level in the reservoir decreased to 613.06 feet. The inflow of water recorded is 1.74 lakh cusec and the outflow recorded is 2.30 lakh cusec per sec. 6 sluice gates are still opened to release flood water.
Sources:
Hirakud Dam Authority, http:/www.imd.gov.in/, http://www.orissatv.com/, http://www.naxatranews.com/
Latest Satellite Image Source: http:/www.imd.gov.in/
Important Contacts
Office
Tel. No.
Fax No.
Director, Bhubaneswar Met Office
0674 2596116
0674 2596010
Special Relief Commissioner
0674 2534180/ 2534179
Toll Free - 1070
0674 2395692
OSDMA
0674 2395379
0674 2391871
Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management
0674 2539023
0674 2393832
Revenue Control Room
0674 2390266
0674 2393540
SE, Hirakud Dam Circle
0663 2430001
0663 2430877
IAG Orissa Initiatives
IAG Orissa Secretariat is keeping close eye on the situation through consistent contacts with the State Revenue Control Room, OSDMA, SRC Office, concerned District Administrations, Hirakud Dam Authority, Media Houses and with its member organizations.
Members also have alerted their implementing partners in districts and inter & intra sharing of first hand information collected from the grassroots is on.
The IAG Orissa Secretariat is also developing Sitreps and sharing the same with members, State Govt., lead NGOs, NDMA, Sphere India, Media Houses and others relevant. Meanwhile 8 Sitreps have been shared, which updated the latest situation in the state.
IAG Orissa Secretariat Contact
Prof. (Dr) M. P. Mohanty Mr. Shyamal K. Das
Chairperson Coordinator
Tel/ Fax: 0674 2392389 Mob: 09437202563
Mail: mpmohantys@gmail.com Fax: 0674 2392389
Mail: iagorissa@rediffmail.com
Update on Orissa flood: IAG Orissa 09:30 Am 19th July'09
IAG Orissa Emergency Sitrep 8/2009
Time: 9.30 AM; Date: 19th July 2009
Orissa Flood Update
Situation Report
Met office waned for isolated heavy rain
On Sunday morning, the local met office sources said that isolated heavy rainfall may occure in southern part of Orissa in next 48 hours. Under the influence of newly formed low pressure over North West Bay of Bengal off Orissa coast, rest part of Orissa will also face sporadic heavy rainfall in next 2 days.
Hirakud opened 13 sluice gates
Till Saturday night 1,71,427 cusec flood water has entered into Hirakud Reservoir and the water level rose up to 614.06 feet.
Although there is no rain or sporadic rainfall recorded in the upper catchments area of Chhatisgarh from Friday night, the dam authority has decided to release extra water from the reservoir keeping view on the fresh low pressure formed in Bay of Bengal, which is causing isolated heavy rainfall in Mahanadi lower basin area.
Till Sunday morning, a total of 13 sluice gates are open and till Saturday midnight a total 1,97,652 cusec water released to Mahanadi directly, where 31,192 cusec water released to the power channel.
Hirakud irrigation authority also released 2,200 cusec water to Bargarh Canal, 500 cusec to Sasan Canal, 61 cusec to Sambalpur distributory and 7 cusec to Hirakud distributory till Sunday early morning.
The dam authority has planned to reduce the total water level to less than 613 feet in the reservoir by Sunday afternoon.
Low pressure intensified
The newly formed low pressure has intensified over the southern coast line and on the south Orissa till Sunday morning. In last 24 hours Titlagarh recorded the highest rainfall of 45.2 mm, where Gopalpur recorded 10.1 mm, Balasore 4.8 mm, Cuttack 1.6 mm, Bhubaneswar 4.0 mm, Sambalpur 0.7 mm and Jharsuguda recorded 0.1 mm.
Sources:
Hirakud Dam Authority, http:/www.imd.gov.in/, http://www.dharitri.com/, http://www.orissatv.com/
Current Weather Observations (5.30 am, 19th July 2009) Source: IMD
Stations
Temperature
(C)
Relative Humidity (%)
Mean sea level pressure (hPa)
Wind (Kts)
Current weather
Balasore
27.0
90
996.7
N 3
Mainly cloudy sky
Bhubaneswar
24.0
100
997.4
SW 6
Rain
Gopalpur
25.0
98
998.7
SW 6
Rain
Jharsuguda
26.0
92
998.9
Calm
Rain
Puri
25.4
95
998.4
WSW 6
Rain
IAG Orissa Initiatives
IAG Orissa Secretariat is keeping close eye on the situation through consistent contacts with the State Revenue Control Room, OSDMA, SRC Office, concerned District Administrations, Hirakud Dam Authority, Media Houses and with its member organizations.
Members also have alerted their implementing partners in districts and inter & intra sharing of first hand information collected from the grassroots is on.
The IAG Orissa Secretariat is also developing Sitreps and sharing the same with members, State Govt., lead NGOs, NDMA, Sphere India, Media Houses and others relevant. Meanwhile 7 Sitreps have been shared, which updated the latest situation in the state.
IAG Orissa Secretariat Contact
Prof. (Dr) M. P. Mohanty Mr. Shyamal K. Das
Chairperson Coordinator
Tel/ Fax: 0674 2392389 Mob: 09437202563
Mail: mpmohantys@gmail.com Fax: 0674 2392389
Mail: iagorissa@rediffmail.com
Time: 9.30 AM; Date: 19th July 2009
Orissa Flood Update
Situation Report
Met office waned for isolated heavy rain
On Sunday morning, the local met office sources said that isolated heavy rainfall may occure in southern part of Orissa in next 48 hours. Under the influence of newly formed low pressure over North West Bay of Bengal off Orissa coast, rest part of Orissa will also face sporadic heavy rainfall in next 2 days.
Hirakud opened 13 sluice gates
Till Saturday night 1,71,427 cusec flood water has entered into Hirakud Reservoir and the water level rose up to 614.06 feet.
Although there is no rain or sporadic rainfall recorded in the upper catchments area of Chhatisgarh from Friday night, the dam authority has decided to release extra water from the reservoir keeping view on the fresh low pressure formed in Bay of Bengal, which is causing isolated heavy rainfall in Mahanadi lower basin area.
Till Sunday morning, a total of 13 sluice gates are open and till Saturday midnight a total 1,97,652 cusec water released to Mahanadi directly, where 31,192 cusec water released to the power channel.
Hirakud irrigation authority also released 2,200 cusec water to Bargarh Canal, 500 cusec to Sasan Canal, 61 cusec to Sambalpur distributory and 7 cusec to Hirakud distributory till Sunday early morning.
The dam authority has planned to reduce the total water level to less than 613 feet in the reservoir by Sunday afternoon.
Low pressure intensified
The newly formed low pressure has intensified over the southern coast line and on the south Orissa till Sunday morning. In last 24 hours Titlagarh recorded the highest rainfall of 45.2 mm, where Gopalpur recorded 10.1 mm, Balasore 4.8 mm, Cuttack 1.6 mm, Bhubaneswar 4.0 mm, Sambalpur 0.7 mm and Jharsuguda recorded 0.1 mm.
Sources:
Hirakud Dam Authority, http:/www.imd.gov.in/, http://www.dharitri.com/, http://www.orissatv.com/
Current Weather Observations (5.30 am, 19th July 2009) Source: IMD
Stations
Temperature
(C)
Relative Humidity (%)
Mean sea level pressure (hPa)
Wind (Kts)
Current weather
Balasore
27.0
90
996.7
N 3
Mainly cloudy sky
Bhubaneswar
24.0
100
997.4
SW 6
Rain
Gopalpur
25.0
98
998.7
SW 6
Rain
Jharsuguda
26.0
92
998.9
Calm
Rain
Puri
25.4
95
998.4
WSW 6
Rain
IAG Orissa Initiatives
IAG Orissa Secretariat is keeping close eye on the situation through consistent contacts with the State Revenue Control Room, OSDMA, SRC Office, concerned District Administrations, Hirakud Dam Authority, Media Houses and with its member organizations.
Members also have alerted their implementing partners in districts and inter & intra sharing of first hand information collected from the grassroots is on.
The IAG Orissa Secretariat is also developing Sitreps and sharing the same with members, State Govt., lead NGOs, NDMA, Sphere India, Media Houses and others relevant. Meanwhile 7 Sitreps have been shared, which updated the latest situation in the state.
IAG Orissa Secretariat Contact
Prof. (Dr) M. P. Mohanty Mr. Shyamal K. Das
Chairperson Coordinator
Tel/ Fax: 0674 2392389 Mob: 09437202563
Mail: mpmohantys@gmail.com Fax: 0674 2392389
Mail: iagorissa@rediffmail.com
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