(IN) VSPCA-early cyclones in 2007

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EARLY CYCLONES IN 2007 – A CHALLENGE FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR

 

Here in Visakhapatnam , Andhra Pradesh which is located on the east coast of

India, on the Bay of Bengal , we do not usually have a monsoon but receive our

rain fall from cyclones and tropical storms -- usually 6 to 12 per year. (a

cyclone is an area of low pressure atmosphere characterized by inward spiraling

winds)

 

This year we are once again surprised that the season is starting early with the

rains frequent and incessant and storms have been one after the other. With

all the information gathering devices no sense can be made from this weather

phenomenon. If this is the trend there seems to be no respite for helpless

beings such as the animals as even the humans get little help for flood relief.

 

We need your assistance and expertise on behalf of the animals to these sudden

and destructive weather situations. We have much experience with these

situations and therefore know that many villages receives no help what so ever.

Every promise from the authorities stays on a piece of paper. Our rescue

efforts have begun from our district and with further help we would like to

reach the neighboring districts detailed below with our three skilled teams. We

consider this as top priority as many more cyclones will be to come these next

few months.

 

Right now much of our efforts are being spent on making the mobile Animal Birth

Control camps a reality but we cannot in good conscience turn our back on those

in need. Although there is flooding in many parts of India, here we are ready,

willing and able to go out and render assistance to animals with your kind help.

 

Any funds received now would be used to establish procedures, gather equipment

and ready teams who are able to render assistance. Because we came in past

years these villagers would expect our help again which we would wish to give to

save animal life and suffering. When the waters abates disease is unfortunately

left in its wake.

 

As of this morning 26 June 2007 rains continue to pour with another depression

is on its way adding to miserable situations. We would be grateful to have your

interest in our reports and association. Thanking you. Please see below links

and photos.

 

Yours faithfully.

Pradeep Kumar Nath

Visakha SPCA Founder / President

www.visakhaspca.org

 

Affected Districts of Andhra Pradesh

Kurnool, Guntur, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Viziangaram, Kadapa, Prakasam,

Rangareddy, Chitoor, Anantapur, Krishna , Guntur, East Godavari, West Godavari ,

Mehabubnagar

 

Affected Villages

Nandyal, Tungabhadra, Hundri, Kundu, Nagavalli, Kallur, Srisailam, Nagarjuna

Sagar, Krishna River, Pathikonda, Kodumur, Karampudi, Skota, Vepeda,

Ramachandrapuram, Mukkuva, Sambara, Yerrasamantavalasa, Parvathipuram, Komarada,

Rambadhrapuram, Thamballapalli, Gooty, Tadipatri, Guntakal, Yadiki, Pendekalu,

Pemidi, Palturu, Yadiki, Pedda Pappuru, Pedda Vedugaru, Bukkaraya Samudram,

Gannavaram, Karlapalem, Kakinada, Prakasam

 

Rivers

Suvarnamukhi, Gomukhi, Krishna, Godavari

 

Recent News links of our area:

www.deccan.com/Region/RegionNews.asp#Flood%20victims%20stage%20protest

Srikakulam, June 24: The heavy down pour has reduced the low lying areas of the

town into a puddle of drain water and the negligence of the municipal

authorities in clearing the silt and the garbage increased the woes of the

residents.

 

http://www.thehindu.com/2007/06/24/stories/2007062461190300.htm

 

http://www.thehindu.com/2007/06/24/stories/2007062452890300.htm

 

Read our flood reports from 2006 (please go to web site

http://www.visakhaspca.com/updates/

 

· August 24th 2006 - The animals still need your help!

· August 18th 2006 - Flood appeal update

· August 11th 2006 - Visakha SPCA special flood appeal

· Emergency Flood Appeal, July 7th 2006