Contribute to the Leh Flood victims : Seva Bharathi

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Leh the capital of Ladakh was devastated by two cloud bursts followed by the unprecedented
rains. Ladakh the second largest district after Kutch in Gujarat in terms of area is also known as
land of high passes or broken moon. Surrounded by Kunlun mountain range in the North,
Himalayas in the South, it is the sparsely populated regions of the Jammu & Kashmir State.
Renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture Ladakh has Tibet to the East, Lahul Spiti
to its South, Jammu,Kashmir to its West and Kunlun region to its North. Leh also has the
distinction of being one of the few remaining abodes of
the Budhism in South .Himalayas create a rain shadow
denying entry to monsoon clouds. The average rainfall
being 90mm. It is with such geographic conditions that
houses in Leh and other parts of Ladakh are mostly
constructed of mud and mud bricks, which also helps
them to maintain heat during the extreme winter
months.

SEWA BHARTI, started relief activities at LEH from

the early morning of August 6, 2010 by providing food
and temporary shelter to the affected.

There is an urgent need to provide relief to the flood

affected. SEWA BHARTI (a registered organization
with FCRA facility) appeals whole heartedly the
benevolent to help these unfortunate victims. Your
support will help reduce the sufferings of these people
in the flood affected area of Leh, Laddakh. Sewa Bharti is constantly helping the flood victims
to bring back their life to normal.

Laddakh is the region under J & K state and is predominantly Buddhist. Sewa Bharti has been
serving the local community through computer training classes and supporting the construction
of school and hostel building. a relief committee was formed in this regard.

IMMEDIATE REQUIREMENTS

On an average a Family requires at least

4 quilts, 4 blankets and equal number of mattresses, 4 pillows and a big darri.

All this material suitable for high altitude places like Leh where the temperature goes
below zero degree Celsius during winter months which start from October latest by early
 November. The approximate cost of these items works out to $145 per family of four
members.

In clothing sweaters, warm shirts, inners, jeans/warm trousers, jackets are required. The
average cost works out to around $175.

As regards utensils the minimum requirements are one pressure cooker of at least 5 Lts.
capacity, 6 plates for lunch/dinner, 6 glasses, 6 katori 2 patila with lids, 2 buckets per
family. The approximate cost works out to around $45.

The cost of constructing dwelling units comprising 2 rooms (one room 12*12 and the
other one 12*15including kitchen) in mud with tin roof will cost approximately Rs. 2-
2.25 lac without labour component for which we intend to involve the beneficiary. The
estimates are only tentative and may vary depending upon the requirements of the site.
Similarly the requirement is based on an assumption of 4 member family the factual
position can be assessed only after the connectivity is restored. In the meantime Sewa
International, Sewa Bharti J&K through its unit in Leh in cooperation with Ladakh
Phande Tsongpa has already established a relief operation camp in Leh and is looking
after the immediate needs of the beneficiaries.

CLOUDBURST, resulting into flash floods, triggered by sudden overnight heavy rain on
August 6th killing approximately 150 people as per latest report and over 500 people are
reported missing. Many people are still believed to be trapped under debris of buildings. Five
villages – Nimmo, Basgo, Shapoo, Faing and Ney, apart from Choglamsar and Leh town, have
been very badly hit. All communication systems, bus stands, Hospital and many other buildings
have been washed away. Leh airport inundated with mud and water has been rendered un-
operable.
A distance of 100 miles, connecting Pang village on
the Rohtang – Leh highway up to Nimoo on the Leh
– Srinagar highway has been hit, hence the road
connectivity to the city has been cut from rest of
India.

SEWA INTERNATIONAL, started relief activities

in association with local partner organization Sewa
Bharati of Jammu & Kashmir from the early
morning of August 6th by providing food and
temporary shelter to the affected.
There is an urgent need to provide relief to the flood
affected. SEWA INTERNATIONAL USA is
appealing for donation to help these unfortunate victims. Your support will help reduce the
sufferings of these people in the flood affected area of Leh, Laddakh.

For further information please contact: Telephone:094191109 40,09419758339, 09419143516

 Email: Aapdha sahayta Kosh' has been opened with Brig.Suchiet Singh as president and
Dr.kuldeep gupta and abay Pragwal as secretary and cashier respectively.

For more information visit www.sewausa.org or email info@sewausa.org.

Please send your generous donations to:
SEWA INTERNATIONAL
P. O. Box 14622
Fremont, CA 94539
or donate on-line at www.sewausa.org/contribute-sewa-usa.

For contributions with in the country:

Sewa International
49, Deendayal Upadhyaya Marg,
New Delhi-110002
Tel: +91 11 23232850 or 23684445
email: sewainternationaldelhi@gmail.com

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