North-East Affected Area Development Society distributed aid to storm-affected people

JORHAT ; In the wake of a devastating storm that wreaked havoc on July 20 in Majuli of Assam, North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS), a non government organisation has sprung into action, initiating a relief and rehabilitation programme organized recently to assist the affected communities in their time of need.

The massive storm, which struck the island with unrelenting force, caused widespread destruction to homes, infrastructure and livelihoods, leaving hundreds of families grappling with the aftermath of the disaster. With access to basic necessities and essential services severely compromised, the affected communities faced numerous challenges on the path to recovery.

Responding to the urgent humanitarian crisis, NEADS promptly mobilized necessary support to assess the situation on the ground and strategize an effective response plan. With funding support from Start Fund, the relief and rehabilitation programme designed by NEADS aims to address the immediate needs of the affected communities and facilitate their recovery and rebuilding process. The key components of the initiative included distribution of essential relief items, including food and nutrition, transitional shelter materials, non-food items and hygiene support to families impacted by the disaster. Transitional shelters are being set up to accommodate those who lost their homes during the storm’s onslaught. Along with the emergency relief aid, NEADS has been making intense effort to promote community level awareness and sensitization on public health preparedness to build capacities and resilience of communities at risks to reduce the impact, also cope with and to recover from the effects of adversity. Tirtha Prasad Saikia, Director of NEADS expressed their organisational commitment in assisting the affected communities in the time of need.

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