(IN) VSPCA - flood appeal - Orissa

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http://visakhaspca.org/updates/2008-08-26/index.php

Dear Friends,

 

Unable to bear the current flooding in the Orrisa coastal areas of India (about

300 kms from us), I write this appeal to all those who might be able to help the

animals in 14 districts affected – more than half of Orrisa!

 

After the recent flooding our teams have been working in the West Godavari

district (south of us) and the Srikakulam areas (north) – these areas are now

improving. Our appeal now is to tackle a greater challenge that has driven half

of the state of Orrisa into a crisis. Government funding is coming in to help in

this dire situation, and we are lobbying and appealing for aid to help the

animals in these regions as well. The animals urgently need fodder and medicine,

and abandoned and homeless animals need to be rescued. But we have to lead by

example, sending our teams in right now. Ever since the Mahanadi river started

to rise, we have been following the situation by coordinating and joining with

other NGO's. Since May 2008, many areas were devastated with continuous rains

overlowing river embankments and rendering all helpless, breaking down all

communications and collapsing of bridges that stopped many railways.

 

Some photos of VSCA's previous rescue efforts during flood crises.

 

We have just now been able to get the latest Orissa situation reports from the of Animal Husbandry (please contact us for these documents). 2554

villages and over a million large and small animals need immediate help in

Orissa.

 

To those of you here in India, if you are willing to support our teams in any

manner please to get in touch with us. We need all forms of assistance,

including veterinarians, experts and those with strong wills to deal with the

situation (all materials and equipment needed will be supplied.)

 

To those of you worldwide, we send this urgent message to appeal to your kind

financial donation that will be wisely and carefully used in remedying this

crisis, and look forward to letting you know later on that much has been

accomplished.

 

Thanking you,

Pradeep Nath

 

Founder and President, Visakha SPCA

26-15-200 Main Road, Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh 530001, India

Tel: 91-891-2716124 (office) 2001046 (shelter)

http://visakhaspca.org

 

P.S. Some recent new reports discussing the crisis in Orissa:

 

a.. Orissa flood scene worsens, 7 breaches in Mahanadi system

b.. Orissa asks Army to stand-by as flood situation worsens

c.. 24 lakh hit by Orissa floods

d.. Railways’ gesture to the flood-hit

e.. Lakhs of people still marooned in Orissa villages

f.. Orissa flood toll rises to 56, thousands diseased