CAFOD's sister agency Caritas India is helping communities in North India where heavy rainfall has triggered devastating floods and landslides in the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
Heavy rainfall of more than thirteen inches fell for two days from 16 June which caused flash floods and land-slides in Srinagar, Joshimath, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Govindghat, Kedarnath and Uttarkashi, washing away houses, temples and roads.
The official death toll has risen to over a 600 with 14,000 people still missing. The flood waters have also stranded tourists and pilgrims in the area.
Swollen rivers have caused havoc over a swath of mountainous territory extending from Kedarnath down to the plains, washing away homes, hotels, roads and bridges.
Our colleagues at Caritas India are present on the ground assisting people affected by the floods, and have already reached more than 1,500 people with food, clean water, pots and pans, clothing and hygiene kits.
They will contact local partners in Uttarkashi, Joshimath and Rudraprayag to bolster their emergency response.
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