This is Ground Zero reporting from Mukti (www.muktiweb.org). Mukti has the largest network in the Sundarbans and both Midnapore districts of West Bengal. Our volunteers are continuously engaged in dealing with the Yaas calamity.
Almost 90% of the agricultural land flooded with saline water. 60-70% of small kutcha/ semi pucca houses are impacted. Humans and castles are clueless. Cyclone Fani and Bulbul in 2019, Covid-19 in 2020, Amphan in 2020, Covid-19 2nd wave in 2021 and now Yaas cyclone in 2021; Our people are struggling since 2019 because of unforeseen natural calamities. The second wave of COVID-19 impacted almost 50 % of the households and villagers are still struggling to save their lives from the pandemic, but now the Yaas calamity has increased their worries. They once again need our support to survive these twin tragedies of the nature.
Our team is trying their best to follow all the official guidelines for Covid-19 but maintaining physical distance with covid patients at this point of time is creating a challenge for us as this could not be possible in most of the places.
We need your very urgent attention; it is like an SOS call. On an immediate basis we are looking for following support.
1. Empty cement bag which will be used for rebuilding river embankments.
2. Water for drinking purpose
3. Tarpaulins and Mosquito Nets
4. Dry ration and food support
5. Clothes and utensils
6. Hygiene materials
7. Bleaching
8. Mask and Sanitizers