Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Bangladesh and India: Cyclone AILA, Information Bulletin no. 2, IFRC

For your information, India: Cyclone AILA, Information Bulletin no. 2 has been issued and can be accessed on the Federation's website at the following URL:

http://www.ifrc.org/docs/appeals/rpts09/INcy29050902.pdf

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Summary:

On 25 May, cyclone AILA hit costal Bengal affecting over 1.5 million people. Up to 96 deaths have been reported so far and over 500,000 houses have been either fully or partially damaged.

The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) national headquarters and branches responded quickly to the disaster. Relief items including tarpaulins and clothes are being despatched from the IRCS’s to affected branches for further distribution to the affected people. IRCS staff and volunteers have also been mobilized to provide support in search and rescue, distributions and medical aid.

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