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A massive relief and rescue operation is under way to reach stranded people in the flood-hit southern Indian city of Chennai (Madras). Chennai is a big city like Chicago, the fifth largest city in India with a huge population of more than ten million have been facing death experience for almost a month since November as the result of huge flood that was caused by the depression in the Bay of Bengal. A metropolitan city, full of life & vibrant, known for activities, fun and entertainment is completely paralyzed by the
unprecedented deluge in more than 125 years which created an unfathomable tsunami type of flood all over the cities, waters rushing into their homes, huts and apartments forcing the people runs for their lives. This was typically our Katrina that triggered monumental disaster which resulted in huge loses of lives and properties. The city was completely cut from the rest of the country, leaving the communication and transportation absolutely dead.
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Monumental Human Disaster Unfolding
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Millions struggle to cope with lack of basic necessities and suffer from both physical and mental trauma.
There is nothing like normal. Water overflowing from rivers and reservoirs has reached almost every locality, including the posh areas. Everyone on the streets is barefoot.
The worst hit were the poor, tens of thousands of whom live in makeshift homes in low-lying areas. In a country where insurance is hardly common, people have lost everything. They are alive only physically and they could not comprehend what happened to them. For me, it is very pain to watch thousand of thousands begging for food and water from their roof tops. Never at least my generation has never seen this kind of prolonging calamity. People who were living the slums lost their homes and suffering even for their basic needs. Thousands of slum dwellers are stranded for the past 2 weeks in flooded streets without access to food, drinking water and medicine, with uncertainty looming over their future as their home and all livelihood lost in the floods.
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Please Join Hands with us
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Kindly join hands with us in providing relief to the victims of the CHENNAI FLOOD DISASTER. We are planning to provide food,drinking water, biscuits, basic fever, cold and cough medications, personal hygiene items such as soaps antiseptic solutions, sanitary napkins and diapers, water and other essential items through our charity.
As millions have lost their livelihood, belongings and homes, how can we give them hope and comfort and wipe out their tears by providing some relief. We are committed to relief and rehabilitation in the time to come!! This has been an unprecedented event causing so much of pain, loss and grief. We have launched a Food Drive Campaign with a package of 10 kg rice, 1kg dhur dal, 1 ltr of oil and a blanket. This costs $ 15.00 or 1000 Indian Rupees. Perhaps a wonderful way of sharing our own blessings with the flood victims. This is a great way of extending our solidarity with the families to give hope and consolation.
Please participate in this humanitarian campaign to touch the lives of the flood victims in Tamil Nadu. We have ground staff in Chennai, Villupuram and Cuddalore to oversee our relief efforts. For more info, please contact me,
bchinnappan@hotmail.com
or 708-612-4248 (USA). Friends can donate on line via PayPal. All donations are tax-deductible.
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Ways to Participate in the Relief
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You can donate one time for general relief fund or you can choose the items below such as blankets, mats, clothes etc from the list. Please donate to this noble cause according to your ability. We have our staff on the ground and we have direct distribution relief centers. In the mean time, we are coordinating with other groups who are volunteering across other areas and will support them if needed. We were able to get more friends, families and strangers in aiding us and this is something we appreciate. You can also contact Mr.Babu in India 9486221021 or Kirubai 9442251112 for donating relief items or money.
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SUPPORT THE RELIEF, SPREAD THE WORD!
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One of the best ways to help those affected by flooding is by spreading the word to friends, family members, and others who may not be aware of the growing crisis Every little work was done with the help of so many generous souls. We request all of you to join us to continue to help our brothers and sisters who are in need. LET US UNITE TO PROVE THAT HUMANITY STILL EXISTS
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or you can choose any item from the list below
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All your donations are tax-deductible. You can also send donations payable to "Dalit Solidarity, Inc. Post Box 112, Hines, IL 60141. Please offer prayers for us.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Chinnappan
Dalit Solidarity
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