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Cyclone Gaja Relief
On November 16th 2018 killer cyclone Gaja made landfall on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. News reports indicate that the damage caused to life and property is severe. The beautiful farming and fishing villages in the areas around Vedaranyam, Velankanni, Nagapattinam, Pudukottai and Thanjavur have been severely affected.
Winds in excess of 140 KM (90 miles) have brought down homes, electric poles and trees throughout the area. Road connectivity has also been impaired. News reports are now trickling in with more reports on the extent of damage.
Here is the update from local Michigan residents with friends and family in the affected areas:
Direct information Damaged areas have no electricity or drinking water. Thousands of homes have been destroyed (only concrete structures have survived. Help is needed to provide survival kits (water, biscuits, napkins etc), equipment to cut the trees and hand-operated water pumps. Coconut farms with mature trees have been flattened. Fishermen have all lost their livelihood because their boats have been destroyed. It will take a lot of effort and time for the residents to get back on their feet.
They need our help. Individuals and Non-Governmental organizations are now engaged in the relief efforts to ensure that relief is rendered fast.
We will make every effort to ensure that the funds are deployed to directly help the needy.
The organization is approved to receive funds from foreign accounts.
KERALA FLOOD RELIEF
The devastation due to unprecedented rains and floods have affected millions of Kerala residents.
On behalf of the Michigan Indian community we are requesting you to contribute generously.
All your contributions will be forwarded to the victims through appropriate channels.
CHENNAI FLOOD RELIEF
Days of torrential rain and flooding has thrown Chennai out of gear as the city is facing the worst monsoon that the metropolitan area has seen in 100 years. Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, had a record downpour in the last 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). That means the rains in Chennai this year have been more than double the average rainfall in previous monsoons. Miindia Foundation created to support and help victims of natural disasters has stepped forward to help the people in distress. You can
contribute online or by mailing your checks to Miindia Foundation, PO Box 871171, Canton 48187.
Total funds collected with Miindia Foundation: $9000
Total Expenses projected: $17,000
Amount spent:
$4000 – Thiruvallur (500 families belonging to SC/ST)
$5000 – Corporation schools – infrastructure
$4000 – Stationary, Food packets, Water, blankets
$4000 minimum – infrastructure and rehab for 100 families (Ground volunteers are
currently researching the needs and procuring estimate)
TANA along with Miindia Foundation collected 3000 kgs of clothes for Mudichur, Selaiyur and Thiruvallur and other villages. The shipment is in transit. Please stay tuned for pictures and updates.
Thank you to all the sponsors, patrons, family and friends who have contributed selflessly for the Chennai Flood Relief.
Please email any questions to info@miindia.com
For updates and questions on Chennai Relief Efforts, please email agopala6@gmail.com
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NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Thank you to the donors of the Nepal Earthquake Relief. April 2015 – The catastrophic earthquake touched Nepal and devastated homes, temples, hospitals and monuments. Thousands were seeking medical help. Millions of people have lost everything and were looking for food and shelter. Miindia Foundation has been working with a Relief Team (directly in supplying the basic essentials to individuals and families) lead by John Chhetri and team. Miindia Foundation in collaboration with the Detroit Friends Circle raised over $6000.
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