1977 CYCLONE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
Category |
Cyclone |
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On 19 November, a devastating cyclone
struck the state of Andhra Pradesh which caused an annihilating
tidal wave that drove 12 kilometres inland. |
Area affected |
The entire State of Andhra Pradesh and
neighbouring states. |
Casualties |
More than 10,000 people died. |
Livestock |
More than 70,000 domestic animals perished. |
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HELP
BY BAPS ORGANISATION
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Area helped
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The State of Andhra Pradesh.
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The magnitude and area of the devastation was wide and large.
BAPS, although not having a centre in Andhra Pradesh at that
time, immediately decided to provide help from Gujarat.
FINANCIAL AID
In aid of the Andhra Pradesh cyclone, BAPS child and youth volunteers
raised Rs.100,000/- through a variety of means at large cities
and towns in Gujarat. The total amount was then donated to the
main helping Government and Non-Governmental bodies working in
the most affected area. |
