A group of Mumbai-born Kerala youths in Powai have launched coordination efforts between various relief agencies, organizing transport and other logistics, identifying the required materials to be sent to Kerala and related issues to streamline the aid pouring in from various sources.
Kerala Flood: Helpless Pregnant Woman was Airlifted, Rescued to Safety
Pregnant woman stranded in Kerala flood was airlifted, and rescued safely.
Pregnant woman stranded in Kerala flood was airlifted, and rescued safely.
‘Through efforts of various organisations coordinated by the Maharashtra government, another five tonnes of relief supplies including food packs, milk powder, blankets, bedsheets, clothes, soaps and sanitary napkins will be sent. ’
They will join other medical teams from across the state who are serving the people of Kerala amidst apprehensions of outbreak of diseases as the flood waters start receding. This is in addition to over 30 tonne already sent during the past two days besides a cash donation of Rs 20 crore from the state government.
Navi Mumbai's Kerala Bhavan has collected 200 tonnes of materials of which 150 tonne has been dispatched through Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and RoRo vessels.
News on Uttarakhand Floods: Braving the Floods at Uttarakhand
Rushing to help those in need is good way to heal the world, especially so in times of disaster and distress as witnessed in the colossal human suffering that continues unabated in Uttarakhand.
Rushing to help those in need is good way to heal the world, especially so in times of disaster and distress as witnessed in the colossal human suffering that continues unabated in Uttarakhand.
A charity show with top Keralite artistes and others in Bollywood is being planned soon after monsoon to raise funds specifically for the poor and displaced flood victims to be handed over to Kerala CM's Distress Relief Fund, Menon said.
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Flood Affects Growth of Unborn Babies
Pregnant women who live near a flooded area are more likely to have smaller babies weighing less than 5.5 pounds. The babies may also suffer from developmental issues.
Pregnant women who live near a flooded area are more likely to have smaller babies weighing less than 5.5 pounds. The babies may also suffer from developmental issues.
A large number of Mumbaikars are also contributing to various pick-up points started in Mumbai, suburbs and adjacent districts for relief materials for onward dispatch to Kerala.
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Mumbai Floods: 4 Die of Leptospirosis, Latest Victim 17-year-old
Leptospirosis has taken four innocent lives so far. The Mumbai floods have facilitated the disease to spread across various parts of the city.
Leptospirosis has taken four innocent lives so far. The Mumbai floods have facilitated the disease to spread across various parts of the city.
