2. Many districts of Bihar were hit by dual
disaster: A strong cyclone on April 21st
and then earthquake on April 25th
Many districts of Bihar were hit by dual
disaster: A strong cyclone on April 21st
and then earthquake on April 25th
3. Houses were broken, belongings
were lost in seconds..
Houses were broken, belongings
were lost in seconds..
4. Massive disruption on roads and
communications..
Massive disruption on roads and
communications..
5. While some pieces were seen in
regional media, the mainline
media missed the havoc..
While some pieces were seen in
regional media, the mainline
media missed the havoc..
6. Reportedly, 150 people died and
hundreds are injured in various parts of
the areas bordering Nepal. Purnea,
Katihar, Madhepura, Saharsa, Supaul,
Madhubani, Darbhanga and Sitamarhi are
the worst affected districts..
Reportedly, 150 people died and
hundreds are injured in various parts of
the areas bordering Nepal. Purnea,
Katihar, Madhepura, Saharsa, Supaul,
Madhubani, Darbhanga and Sitamarhi are
the worst affected districts..
7. Our team immediately rushed to the
affected areas to assess the urgent
needs & situation
15. 15
While the people started rebuilding their lives another earthquake of
high magnitude caused further devastation o 12th
May..
16. 16
Goonj intensified its relief work much more as the need for relief
material increased.. Team in Bihar is working day in and day out to
reach all those who have been affected ..
17. 1500 gunny bags of clothes & woolens, solar
lights, wheelchairs, crutches, My- Pads,
biscuits, utensils & pressure cookers etc..
18. Reached 30 villages in 3 different
blocks.. With the focussed areas being
those villages, where no relief
material had reached..
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