Flood Disaster relief for villages in Kanchipuram

Dear Friends and Donors,

We are very greatful to all of you for your timely support for the Chennai floods.  Among all the families supported, here are some in Chennai who were supported. Kalanjiyam has been working with seven urban schools within Chennai and Kanchipuram districts for over two years.

The torrential rains and subsequent flooding of the Chennai caused immense damage to the city. The staff members made a thorough inspection of the schools and the beneficiaries’ houses to assess the damage caused by the floods. It was found out that the beneficiaries in the other areas we work were safe and did not suffer much damage. A few families in Mylapore and Mandhaveli were affected by the deluge.  Field staff made house visits to the beneficiaries in these areas. It was found that ten of the affected families were unable to recover from the collateral damage. Sewage water entered their house and their families were evacuated out of their residences. They were stranded in government shelters until the flood receded. Their belongings were all immersed in the sewage water, making it unhygienic and unfit for use. Kalanjiyam, therefore, supported these 10 deserving families by providing provision and utensils to reinitiate their daily life.

1. J. Gowri

Gowri has 4 sons and 3 daughters. She lost her husband 5 years ago. She runs her family with the income of her two elder sons. During the recent floods, the family incurred heavy loss of household material. After thorough assessment of the situation, the family was provided suport

1. M. Manonmani

Manonmani is separated from her husband and is living with her children. She is making her living working as a housekeeper in the surrounding locality. During the November and December rains, flood water entered the house and she lost most of the utensils and clothes. In addition to this, she was unable to go work since she was stranded in her house. She was unable to pay the rent for the next month.

1. Kala

Kala resides at Mylapore with her two sons and daughters. Due to heavy rains and floods in the month of November and December 2015, drainage water entered her house and they lost all their belongings too. Since she is a single parent, she suffered a lot with her three children.

1. Baby

Baby resides at Mylapore along with her husband and three children. Due to heavy rains and floods in the month of November and December, drainage water entered their house. They lost all their belongings. It was during that time, her husband got operated for a gastrointestinal problem. So, the family struggled with struggled no income.

1. R. Kanniyammal

Kanniyammal resides at Mylapore along with her two daughters. Due to heavy rains and floods, drainage water entered into their house and they lost all their belongings. As she is a single parent, she suffered a lot with her two daughters..

1. Dhanalakshmi

Dhanalakshmi resides at Mylapore with her four children. Her husband passed away recently. Due to heavy rains and floods, they lost all their belongings..

1. Sasikala

Sasikala resides at Mylapore along with her husband, her mother and her daughter. Due to heavy rains and floods in the month of November and December, drainage water entered her house. They had to leave behind all their belongings since they were unable to secure them. They had no regular source of income since her husband was an alcoholic.

1. T. Shanthi

T.Shanthi resides at Mylapore along with her husband and two children. Due to heavy rains and floods in the month of November and December, drainage water entered their house. They lost all their belongings.

1. Dhanalakshmi

Dhanalakshmi resides at Mylapore along with her husband and two daughters. Due to heavy rains and floods of November and December, drainage water entered their house. They lost all their belongings.

1. S. Parimala

Parimala resides with her husband and three children at Mylapore. Due to heavy rains and floods in the months of November and December, drainage water entered their house and they lost all their belongings. As the family belonged to a poor socio economic background, there is no regular income.

Thanks for all your support.