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Kerala Flood Emergency Response
Kerala Flood Emergency Response
In 2018, Kerala experienced unusually high rainfall, leading to catastrophic flooding and a significant loss of life. The government described it as the worst flooding the state had witnessed in a century, with the death toll rising alarmingly each day. Nearly 8 to 10 million people were forced to relocate to relief camps as roads became impassable due to flooding and landslides. Essential services, including access to safe drinking water, food, electricity, and power, were severely disrupted. Many residents found themselves stranded on their rooftops as the floodwaters engulfed their homes.
At this time of emergency, the Board for Research Education and Development (BREAD) also extended its help to Kuttanad, one of the most flood-ravaged regions in the state. BREAD initiated efforts to ensure that camp residents were able to transition back to normal life as soon as possible once the flood waters receded. Toward this end, assessment visits were conducted to identify the most essential items needed by the residents. These visits revealed that food and drinking water are the most immediate needs for the poor and needy, so BREAD decided to provide essential food supplies to thousands of vulnerable families returning from relief camps. Specifically, to ensure that residents of Kainakary and Nedumudi had access to food, including rice, cooking vessels and LPG stoves for cooking.
Long-Term Rehabilitation and Support-
Recognising the long-term challenges faced by the affected communities, BREAD extended its support in the following year through various initiatives designed to restore infrastructure and create opportunities for development:
- Rehabilitation of Computer Labs: The flooding had washed away computer labs in two schools in Kainakary. BREAD provided financial assistance to rebuild and equip these labs, ensuring that students could continue their education with access to modern learning facilities.
- Installation of an RO Water Purifier: Acknowledging the dire need for safe drinking water, BREAD installed a Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purifier with a capacity of 1,000 litres per hour in Kainakary Panchayat. This initiative offered immense relief to the community, which was surrounded by water yet faced daily struggles to access clean drinking water.
- Establishment of a PSC Coaching Centre: Understanding the region’s demographic potential and the challenges posed by unemployment, BREAD supported the establishment of a Public Service Commission (PSC) coaching centre. This centre aims to prepare the youth for state-level exams and job opportunities, transforming them into valuable assets for their families and society.
- Board for Research Education and Development (BREAD)
- A-262, Sector-19, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201301, India
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