Panjab Floods: With the people of Panjab in their hour of need
Panjab Floods: With the people of Panjab in their hour of need
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Dear Compassionate Supporter,
In the wake of the devastating floods that have left a large part of rural Punjab inundated, we continue to reach the affected villages and towns across the flood affected regions. Our primary focus has been on addressing essential supplies and urgent health concerns and providing essential supplies to alleviate the hardships faced by the flood victims.
Recognizing the critical need for medical aid, we are distributing vital medicines to both cure and prevent infections prevalent in the aftermath of the floods. These efforts aim to mitigate the health risks posed by the stagnant water and unsanitary conditions that persist in the flood-affected regions. Our teams have provided in medicines and essential supplies in Rupnagar district in Basant Nagar, Guru Nagar, Kotla, Sadvart, Surtanpur Mand, Chhotepur, Chonta, Singh, Singhpura, Bhagwantpur, Gharatan, Ghuddupur, Gajjpur, Chhoti Gando, Lakhmipur, Mahlan, Ranjitpura Bas, Fandi, Chakmeani, Lodhi Majra, Ghari, Jatana, Bela, Bait, Uddu, Boormajra, Mandudowal, Patial, Chontapaini, Burajpur, Barsada, Salarpur, Chhoti Gandho, Raje Majra, Dhona, Simbelchailyian, Badhwa, Haripur, Lalpur, Bassi, Mand, Haryalpur, Chanauli, Bhaowal, Noorpur, Chakala, Sadharimajra, Dhoogrikala, Ghadram, Dhola, Lakhanpur, Green Avenue, Adarsh Nagar, Madhodas Colony, Shampura Bela, Gobindpura, Mava, Kamalpur, Khanpur, Lodhipur Burj, Bunga Sahib, Fatehpur, Jand Sahib, Shahpur Bela, Harial Bela villages.
Our teams have been reaching out in the flood-affected areas of Panjab on war footing, to provide medical aid, emergency relief and assistance to those in need.
Our volunteers waded through chest-deep waters to reach villages and localities of Patiala including Tejpur, Guru Nanak Pura, Matuali, Dhabee, Dharamheri, Gheora, Kamaspur, Dhanauri, Nawan Gaoon, Bibipur, Gajislar, Rajla, Draula, Drauli, Bhanra, Bhanri, Main, Sassa Gujran, Sassa Theh, Mangtan, Samspur, Gheora, Kmaspur, Dhanauri, Nawan Gao, Bibipur, Gajislar, Rajla, Draula, Drauli, Bhanra, Bhanri, Main, Sassa Gujran, Mangtan, Samspur, Bhagwanpura, Sassi Brahmana villages.
Our teams of volunteers provided medicines and essential supplies Janian, Mehrajpur, Gatta Mundi Kasu, Bharoana, Gidderwindi, Saroopwal, Bandala and surrounding villages in Shahkot area, fodder in villages of Lohian in Jalandhar district;
Volunteers also reached out in Machhiwara in Ludhiana district to provide medical aid in Mubarakpur, Hedon Bet, Kotala Bet, Udhowal Khurd, Sukhewal, Sensowal Mand villages. Another team of volunteers has also reached the affected villages of Mansa district as well.
Several individuals from the affected communities highlighted the health challenges they are currently facing. Satnam Singh of Janian village when speaking with our volunteers remarked, “The floodwaters have caused an increase in cases of waterborne diseases like diarrhea and skin infections. Access to medical facilities is scarce, and we are grateful to you for providing essential medicines that have been instrumental in preventing further complications.”
“We were already struggling to make both ends meet, but these floods have completely wrecked our hopes and will,” said Satwant Kaur of Shahpur Bela village.
To further support the affected communities, we are not only providing essential ration kits but also supplying cattle fodder to ensure the welfare of livestock. This additional aid acknowledges the significant role that animals play in the livelihoods of those living in the flood-hit areas, emphasizing our commitment to comprehensive relief efforts.
Our volunteers have been wading through flooded fields and terrains to extend emergency relief to victims in inaccessible areas as well.
The floodwaters continue to pose immense challenges for the affected villages, with a prolonged presence that hampers recovery efforts. We are identifying the areas where it has become feasible to pump out water from the fields to expedite the recovery process.
In the wake of the release of water in Ujh river on July 19, and the increased threat of flooding in the districts along Ravi, our teams are ready to combat any untoward situation and help those in need in the Majha region as well.
Our teams are constantly in touch with administration and panchayats of affected regions to identify the families who have been most affected by the floods to ensure that they receive the aid they need.
Gurvinder Singh, UNITED SIKHS International Humanitarian Aid Director said, “We are deeply committed to supporting the communities affected by the devastating floods. We are providing all that people need, from medicines, ration, daily essentials, fodder. To combat the health issues arising from the floods, our teams are also going to carry out fogging of the areas to prevent the spread of mosquitoes and resultant diseases like dengue, chikungunya, etc. We urge everyone to come together and extend their support to our brothers and sisters in Punjab in this hour of need.”
Gurvinder Singh
International Humanitarian Aid Director
UNITED SIKHS
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