Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh Floods, 2009

Date: 13 July, 2009

Category: Flash Floods

Floods triggered by heavy monsoons in July 2009, killed at least 36 and inundated half a million homes. The most affected states were Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Kerala, among others.

United Way Response:

• Immediate relief interventions for providing health care and facilities for enhanced sanitation to the flood affected communities
• Support for running temporary community kitchens
• Restoration of partially damaged houses
• Reconstruction of fully damaged houses
• Construction of multipurpose Community center

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