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Volunteers from Jyoti Foundation are working tirelessly in flood-ravaged Fazilka district providing essential supplies to affected communities. They distribute daily drinking water, medicines, and cooked meals to people stranded on their rooftops. The floods have claimed 46 lives and impacted over 2000 villages across Punjab with extensive damage. Government agencies including NDRF teams and state ministers are coordinating relief operations alongside NGO volunteers.

Key Points: Jyoti Foundation Volunteers Aid Punjab Flood Relief in Fazilka

  • Jyoti Foundation distributes drinking water and medicines daily
  • Volunteers provide tarpaulins and mosquito nets for roof tents
  • NDRF teams conduct rescue operations with 144 boats
  • Punjab government allocates Rs 71 crore for relief efforts
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Punjab: NGO volunteers distribute relief material in flood-affected areas

NGO volunteers provide drinking water, medicines and cooked meals to flood-affected Punjab districts where 46 lives lost and 2000 villages impacted by devastating floods.

"The condition is bad beyond imagination... People are sitting on their roofs - Jyoti Foundation Member"

Fazilka, September 7

Amidst the devastating floods ravaging Punjab's border district, volunteers from the Jyoti Foundation- a Non Governmental organisation are providing drinking water, medicines and cooked ration to the flood affected areas of Fazilka.

A member of the Jyoti Foundation highlighted the grim ground reality, stating, "The condition is bad beyond imagination... Water has entered their houses... People are sitting on their roofs, so we provide them with tarpaulins... They make tents on the roof and live there. We are providing them with mosquito nets, Odomos, sanitary napkins... Two or three boats loaded with drinking water are sent every day. Because water is needed every day. ORS is also being sent regularly... Medicines are needed... We are distributing cooked ration with the help of langar... Jyoti Foundation and the Global Sikhs team are here. NDRF are doing rescue and evacuation work..."

As of Saturday, 46 people have lost their lives due to floods in Punjab, according to the officials. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that nearly 2,000 villages and over four lakh people have been affected.He said that 24 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and two teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are on the ground, supported by 144 boats and a state government helicopter.

He added that the Revenue Department has released Rs 71 crore for relief efforts.

Punjab Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Sunday said that 40 villages in the state were affected by floods and relief operations were underway with rescue teams, administration and volunteers on the ground.

Speaking to ANI, Sond said, "Our rescue teams have been deployed. Our entire administration, ministers, and organisations are among the people... A total of 40 villages are affected. We have arranged food for the animals and medical facilities for both humans and animals in those villages. About 23 of our camps are operating here."

- ANI

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Priya S
The detail about providing sanitary napkins and mosquito nets shows how thoughtful their relief work is. Women's needs are often overlooked during disasters. More power to such organizations! 👏
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Aman W
While I appreciate the relief efforts, why does it always take disasters for our systems to wake up? Punjab has faced floods before - better infrastructure and preparedness could have saved many lives and reduced suffering.
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Sarah B
The coordination between NDRF, state forces, and NGOs is commendable. It's heartening to see everyone coming together during this crisis. Hope the affected families get the support they need to rebuild their lives.
Kavya N
People sitting on roofs for days... can't even imagine their trauma. The mention of animal care is also important - livestock is livelihood for many farmers. Every aspect of relief matters.
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Rahul R
Rs 71 crore released is good, but transparency in utilization is crucial. Hope every rupee reaches the affected people. Meanwhile, hats off to the volunteers risking their own safety to help others! 🇮🇳

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