Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Fani was the strongest tropical cyclone to strike the Odisha. While the Odisha government has managed to keep the death toll low by undertaking evacuation on a war footing, many areas have been severely affected by the cyclone.
More than 30 lakh electricity consumers in the state were affected, said SRC Bishnupada Sethi.“According to preliminary reports, Cyclone Fani damaged power infrastructure worth more than Rs 1,200 crore. Electricity to emergency services will be restored by Sunday evening,”
Its time to support Odisha, to rebuild. Here’s how you can donate towards relief measures.
Odisha Chief Minister’s Relief Fund: The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund allows people to donate directly to the government. Donate here.
Goonj: Goonj is accepting foods, utensils, clothes, toiletries, essentials and other items. There are drop-off points in various cities including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and others. Donate here.
Ketto: Disaster relief NGO Rapid Response has asked for Rs 10,00,000 to distribute 1,000 relief kits to 1,000 of the worst affected families. Donate here.
Milaap: Organised by the Kalinga Swaraj Foundation, this amount will also go the Odisha CM Relief Fund. Donate here.
Paytm: Organised by the Paytm, this amount will also go to the Odisha CM Relief Fund. Donate here.
Oxfam India: NGO Oxfam India has asked for donations which will go towards water, emergency food supplies, hygiene kits, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery. Donate here.
Helpage India: The NGO has created a portal and is accepting donations for rations, medical supplies, and other relief materials. Donate here.
Amazon: E-commerce company Amazon has initiated a donation drive on its platform to rehabilitate the livelihoods of disaster-hit families. You can make a contribution by scanning the QR code using your Amazon app or make an UPI payment here.
Zomato: Foodtech unicorn Zomato has collaborated with Feeding India and announced a relief drive to provide succour for victims in the cyclone-affected area and pave the way for public participation. Click here.
ActionAid: According to its website, the NGO has been working on the ground to evacuate affected people and assist in relief efforts. ActionAid also allows NRIs and foreign citizens to make donations through their website. Donate here.
DonateKart: This agency allows donations based on the need of the hour. Its site lists out essential items such as rice, water, wheat, sanitary napkins and other items that people can choose from and donate. Donate here.
UNICEF USA: UNICEF is inviting donations towards children’s healthcare, nutrition, and safe drinking water. It accepts donations in US dollars. Donate here.
More than 30 lakh electricity consumers in the state were affected, said SRC Bishnupada Sethi.“According to preliminary reports, Cyclone Fani damaged power infrastructure worth more than Rs 1,200 crore. Electricity to emergency services will be restored by Sunday evening,”
Its time to support Odisha, to rebuild. Here’s how you can donate towards relief measures.
Odisha Chief Minister’s Relief Fund: The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund allows people to donate directly to the government. Donate here.
Goonj: Goonj is accepting foods, utensils, clothes, toiletries, essentials and other items. There are drop-off points in various cities including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and others. Donate here.
Ketto: Disaster relief NGO Rapid Response has asked for Rs 10,00,000 to distribute 1,000 relief kits to 1,000 of the worst affected families. Donate here.
Milaap: Organised by the Kalinga Swaraj Foundation, this amount will also go the Odisha CM Relief Fund. Donate here.
Paytm: Organised by the Paytm, this amount will also go to the Odisha CM Relief Fund. Donate here.
Oxfam India: NGO Oxfam India has asked for donations which will go towards water, emergency food supplies, hygiene kits, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery. Donate here.
Helpage India: The NGO has created a portal and is accepting donations for rations, medical supplies, and other relief materials. Donate here.
Amazon: E-commerce company Amazon has initiated a donation drive on its platform to rehabilitate the livelihoods of disaster-hit families. You can make a contribution by scanning the QR code using your Amazon app or make an UPI payment here.
Zomato: Foodtech unicorn Zomato has collaborated with Feeding India and announced a relief drive to provide succour for victims in the cyclone-affected area and pave the way for public participation. Click here.
ActionAid: According to its website, the NGO has been working on the ground to evacuate affected people and assist in relief efforts. ActionAid also allows NRIs and foreign citizens to make donations through their website. Donate here.
DonateKart: This agency allows donations based on the need of the hour. Its site lists out essential items such as rice, water, wheat, sanitary napkins and other items that people can choose from and donate. Donate here.
UNICEF USA: UNICEF is inviting donations towards children’s healthcare, nutrition, and safe drinking water. It accepts donations in US dollars. Donate here.
