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Water Continues to Rise in Murshidabad: No Govt. Response |
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Aug 17, 2011: With incessant rain water continues to rise in Padma engulfing more villages in Nirmal Char
Aug 17, 2011: With incessant rain water continues to rise in Padma engulfing more villages in Nirmal Char
- Prices of rice, wheat & potatoes are beyond a poor person's reach
- All crops are under water but tenants have to pay the rent for the land without harvest
- People have run out of fuel except for cowdung cakes save in plastic.
- BDO brushed off the situation by saying it was a "regular problem"
Response
- Read Mandra's letter to the BDO urging to take immediate action
- AID supported Rs. 10 lakhs for food and temporary shelter.
- Our partners have divided into 2 team, one advocating with the Govt. and engaging the media the other doing relief work
- Media has traveled in the boat with the AID partners to the inaccessible areas
Apprehensions
- Acute shortage of food & water
- Cholera, diarrhea and other epidemics
- No transportation or access to health facilities
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