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South India Flooding
11/24/09
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India has witnessed its worst flood catastrophe in 100 years. Heavy rains, 600% higher than normal, in the States of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have left behind a trail of death and destruction. Over 1 million people in Karnataka and around 1.7 million in Andhra Pradesh are left homeless as their houses have been partially or fully damaged. Karnataka has estimated its losses at $4 billion and Andhra Pradesh at over $2 billion. Both the death toll and the number of people rendered homeless are steadily increasing.
United Ways in India are addressing immediate needs of the flood victims, like housing, transportation and health care. United Ways have started assessing the significant long-term recovery and reconstruction needs of the communities in the flood-affected areas in partnership with local governments, service providers and other community organizations.
