Situation Report 5 – 16 Sept. 2008

Dear All,

Please find enclosed consolidated Sit Rep on Floods in India, particularly in Bihar and also in Assam and Uttar Pradesh. 

The situation in Bihar continues to be grim. The number of affected districts has risen to 17 and the number of human casualties is now 125. The government is continuing with relief efforts. UN agencies particularly UNDP, UNICEF and WHO are engaged in provision of relief supplies and coordination at the district level. The Red Cross and Sphere India are also engaged in relief activities. In addition to floods in Bihar, Assam and Uttar Pradesh are also affected by floods caused by heavy rainfall. Please refer to the consolidated situation report at http://www.solutionexchange-un.net.in/drm/resource/res17090801.pdf.

We will continue to share with you the latest report on this.

Regards

G Padmanabhan

Resource Person & Moderator

g.padmanabhan@undp.org