Balance Requested from the ACT Alliance: US$ 1,756,117

Torrential rains since the end of July have caused widespread flooding in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Many lives have been lost. The floods have also caused widespread damage to property, standing crops, flood control embankments and other basic infrastructure. People have lost their belongings in the swirling floodwaters and are facing a scarcity of food, drinking water, shelter and clothing. Those who have managed to escape to safety are currently deprived of the basic necessities of life. The loss to crops and livestock is massive. In addition, there is extensive damage to the general infrastructure, including that of the road and rail systems.

This second revision of the appeal includes the assistance to flood affected families proposed by Church’s Auxiliary for Social Action (CASA) in the states of Orissa and Rajasthan and by Lutheran World Service India (LWSI) in the state of Orissa. The United Evangelical Lutheran Church in India (UELCI) proposal remains unchanged.

This revision replaces the previous revision (1) issued 24 August 2006.

Project Completion Date:

CASA – 31 October 2006
LWSI – 31 August 2007
UELCI – 31 August 2007

ACT Reporting Schedule

Summary of Appeal Targets, Pledges/Contributions Received and Balance Requested

Signed by:

Jessie Kgoroeadira
Acting Director, ACT Co-ordinating Office