CYCLONE OF KUTCH
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Cyclone. |
Account |
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On 19 and 20 May, a 240 km/h velocity
cyclone with 8 metre high tidal waves struck the regions
of Kutch together with 20 inches of torrential rain.
This was the second consecutive cyclone to strike Kutch
in two years. |
Area affected |
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120 villages in the Kutch region. |
Casualties |
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453 people died. |
Livestock |
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Over 40,000 cattle perished. |
Homeless |
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9,000 homes were destroyed and thousands
more were severely damaged. |
Cost |
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Damage to property was estimated at Rs.10
billion. |
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HELP
BY BAPS ORGANISATION
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Centres
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BAPS centres in Bhuj, Gondal and Rajkot were involved
with relief operations.
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Volunteers
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130 BAPS volunteers with local help provided relief.
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Area helped
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The districts of Abdasa, Lakhpat and Naliya.
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People
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7,000 families received aid from BAPS.
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IMMEDIATE HELP
Within 24 hours of the
cyclone, BAPS volunteers, under the guidance of Sadhu Devcharandas,
distributed food, aid and fodder to over 40 villages.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
From 21 to 30 May, BAPS
volunteers travelled up to 700 kilometres a day to provide
relief, food, and fodder for cattle. BAPS provided relief
to over 7,000 families in three districts.
CATTLE CARE Some 40,000 cattle had
died and a greater number were threatened with starvation.
BAPS sent and distributed 100 tonnes of fresh fodder to
cattle in affected areas.
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