In other words, the monsoon and the dangers of associated flooding are well known and monitored. In light of the fact that more than a million people have been affected, the OCHA report listing the national efforts to provide aid speaks volumes about government indifference to the plight of the victims:
Assam: One relief camp opened and relief is being distributed to affected people.
Bihar: 16 country boats deployed for search and rescue
Gujarat: 25,247 people evacuated. A crisis management group has been formed.
Maharashtra: Damage assessment in process. 1,275 families in rescue shelters. The state government is seeking financial assistance from the central government.
One media report highlighted the situation in Maharashtra “Water rushed into shanties, small row houses and shops in the Nadi Naka area, Shelar Road, Ajay Park and Gokul Nagar. The flood control tower of the municipal corporation at Nadi Naka and a police check-post were badly affected. The control tower has a wireless set but does not have any divers. It has a staff of three workers and three clerks who have two boats at their command.”
Assam: One relief camp opened and relief is being distributed to affected people.
Bihar: 16 country boats deployed for search and rescue
Gujarat: 25,247 people evacuated. A crisis management group has been formed.
Maharashtra: Damage assessment in process. 1,275 families in rescue shelters. The state government is seeking financial assistance from the central government.
One media report highlighted the situation in Maharashtra “Water rushed into shanties, small row houses and shops in the Nadi Naka area, Shelar Road, Ajay Park and Gokul Nagar. The flood control tower of the municipal corporation at Nadi Naka and a police check-post were badly affected. The control tower has a wireless set but does not have any divers. It has a staff of three workers and three clerks who have two boats at their command.”