Question

Prepare an Appeal seeking help for the flood-affected people with the help of the following points :

• Prepare an effective slogan.
• Use a logo / picture chart.
• Consequences of flood.
• Make a persuasive appeal.

Answer 1

Appeal – For the Affected in Uttarakhand and Himachal Flood

Uttarakhand, Himachal and adjoining areas have been hit by torrential rain, landslides and flash floods. The erratic weather conditions have been attributed to early monsoons in Northern India due to which early warnings were not provided and people have been affected adversely. River Ganges and its major tributaries of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi have swelled up, causing widespread destruction downstream. Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh, has received the highest rainfall in 20 years over the last three days.

This does mean that individuals will be covering large distances on foot to deliver support. Due to the present weather conditions the accessibility will be un- predictable but we are working towards a hub and spoke intervention for timely deliveries to help those that need it the most. We are working towards a comprehensive coordinated response for near term and long term appeal to join hands and provide relief to the affected immediately and later for rehabilitation needs that will be there.

Immediate Needs:

Family Kits costing INR 1800 consisting of :

Food for Four Family Members for a Week

Toothpaste

Soap

Washing Powder

Sanitary Napkins

Childrens Books and Colours

Blankets 4

Disposable Spoons and pots

Mosquito Net

Water Purification Tablets

First Aid Kit

Other Needs:

· Ready to Eat Food

· Non Perishable Food i.e., Wheat Flour, Rice, Oil, Pulses, Sugar

· Tents (Shelter)

· Drinking Water

· Medicines

· Solar Lights / Lanterns

· Clothes

· Blankets

· Water Purification Tablets etc.

Number of District Affected: 5

Districts Affected: Uttarkashi ,Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Tehri and Pithoragarh

Number of People Affected: 75,000

Number of buildings damaged: 350 Collapsed

Flood Situation Highlights:

· Road network and mobile (Communication) networks have been damaged.

· 350 buildings collapsed across the state. (Source : State Control Room)

· 54 persons dead and 65 injured seriously. (Source : State Control Room)

· 1000 animal loss (Source : State Control Room)

· 75000 pilgrims are stranded in all four Dhams (Source : State Control Room)

· District administration of all the affected Districts have released alerts and evacuated population living in the banks of river.

· Govt. has announced the helpline numbers – Uttarkashi -01374226126, 226461, Tehri – 01376-233433, Chamoli – 01372-251437, Rudraprayag – 01364-233727. 1077 is toll free number (Source : State Control Room)