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Situation report from the UN on the 2008 Bihar floods
A comprehensive situation report from the UN dated September 10, 2008
UN
Posted on 11 Sep, 2008 10:50 PM

Among lot of other data it gives the current government estimate of affected people (40lakh people, from 2350 affected villages, in 16 districts of Bihar, with the  number of deaths as 87). There is a district-wise breakup. Information about food and other material and cash being distributed, details of the relief camps, UN activities are mentioned.
Bihar Floods: Near Real Time Flood Mapping
The NRSA and the Govt of India is working together to provide near real time data on the current flood situation in Bihar by using satellite imagery.
IWP
Posted on 10 Sep, 2008 08:33 AM

The NRSA and the Govt of India is working together to provide near real time data on the current flood situation in Bihar by using satellite imagery.
Bihar Flood Preparedness Resources
The main focus of the WaterAid India project is the provision of safe drinking water and adequate sanitation to communities during flooding.
WaterAid
Posted on 10 Sep, 2008 06:15 AM

WaterAid India's northern regional office and the Government of Bihar's Department of Disaster Preparedness are carrying out a disaster preparation programme in five districts of Bihar - Muzzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samsastipur and Sitamarhi .
Field report
This is a field report prepared by a team including Ms. Medha Patkar, on the flood situation and rescue operations in Bihar.
Medha Patkar
Posted on 09 Sep, 2008 05:31 AM

The field report below, dated September 6th, by a team including Ms. Medha Patkar, finds that rescue operations are ongoing and thousands of people are still stranded:

UPDATE ON THE FLOOD SITUATION IN BIHAR
Offering services -- Alternative healers
Looking for opportunities in alternative healing.
A New Life
Posted on 09 Sep, 2008 03:49 AM

Along with two other friends, I am looking for opportunity to volunteer in Bihar.We are alternative Healers by profession with counselling skills. And open to any avenue where we could be of use.Lookin forward eagerly to your response.
Bihar Flood: Information Services
The images provided by the FMIS and the Government of Bihar Disaster management Department provides an analysis on the flood situation.
FMIS
Posted on 08 Sep, 2008 09:04 AM
Bihar - A state of self-induced tragedy
This is a presentation from Megh Pyne Abhiyan analyzing the floods and the changing perception of floods, which at one time were a source of prosperity due to the fertile silt they brought.
Megh Pyne Abhiyan (MPA)
Posted on 08 Sep, 2008 09:03 AM

mpa_logo.png A presentation from Megh Pyne Abhiyan analyzing the floods.
Organisation accepting donations - US-based - India Development and Relief Fund
An email appeal from India Development and Relief Foundation for Bihar flood relief.
India Development and Relief Foundation
Posted on 06 Sep, 2008 11:27 PM

India Development and Relief Foundation's mission is : " to support volunteer-based, honest and highly experienced non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India in serving their populations’ critical needs around education, healthcare, and welfare, without regard to religion, caste or creed.

Organisation accepting donations -- Asha for Education, Varanasi
An appeal from Asha for Education for donations for flood relief work in Bihar.
Asha For Education
Posted on 06 Sep, 2008 11:11 PM
  • Asha for Education  is a well-known group of individuals working on education and other issues.
  • Asha's Varanasi chapter is accepting donations for flood relief work: Click here .
From Karmayog -- more organisations accepting donations
Karmayog has compiled an extensive listing of organisations that are working in the flood areas and are accepting donations, that are presented in the article.
Karmayog
Posted on 06 Sep, 2008 04:16 AM

Karmayog has compiled an extensive listing of organisations that are working in the flood areas and are accepting donations. See Here
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