12 May 2009, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States…Nadia McGill/ADRA
Eight months after floods devastated large areas of northeastern India, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is assisting the region's recovery through livestock replacement programs, water sanitation projects and livelihood development.
The worst flooding in the region in 50 years reportedly left 75 dead and millions homeless. ADRA's latest efforts in the Supaul district of northeastern India will begin this month and provide aid to approximately 20,000 families during the 12-month project.
“Now that the waters have receded and families are back in their homes, our attention turns to helping the most vulnerable families recover from the effects of this devastating flood, as well as helping them to be more resilient against future natural disasters,” said Nitin Kenny, emergency management coordinator for ADRA India.
ADRA will provide additional support to survivors in severely affected areas, distributing winter blankets, tarps, antibacterial soap, candles and food supplies.
For more information, visit adra.org.
