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Sewa International Proudly Acknowledges Four Thousand Dollars Contribution from The Association of Indian Physicians, Cincinnati Towards AP/Karnataka Flood Relief

The Bloomington Sewa Chapter has received a check  for $6663.01 Contribution from TAB(Telugu Association of Bloomington) towards Flood Relief and Food Drive.  Sewa International Proudly Acknowledges all these Contributions.

Video from Seva Bharati, Andhra Pradesh

Video from Seva Bharati, Karnataka

Also see Seva Bharati's blog http://www.sevabharathi.blogspot.com/ and follow us on twitter (www.twitter.com/sewausa). Seva Bharati is our partner organization In India providing relief to victims.

At least 130 people have been killed and thousands more have been rendered homeless since Sept. 30th, 2009 due to heavy flooding in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Hundreds of people are trapped in flood waters waiting to be rescued. While the Indian army continues to provide help, Sewa International volunteers are engaged in rescue and relief work. Sewa International USA appeals to all to donate generously to provide rescue, relief, and rehabilitation to the flood victims.

At least 130 people have been killed in Karnataka and neighboring Andhra Pradesh in heavy rain since Wednesday and army boats and air force helicopters Friday began to rescue hundreds of people marooned at several places. Hundreds of people in the two states were trapped in flood waters and were waiting on rooftops and higher places to be rescued. Thousands more have been rendered homeless. Over 40,000 houses have been damaged,' a spokesperson for the Karnataka revenue ministry told IANS. He said five helicopters and 40 boats have been deployed for rescue and relief operations. Over 85 relief centers have been set up, he added. In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister K. Rosaiah said the flood situation was grim and army personnel have been deployed for rescue operations. Six helicopters have been pressed into service to rescue people. While four helicopters are being used to airlift the flood-hit in Kurnool district, two choppers were deployed in Mahabubnagar district. As this appeal is being issued, the two neighboring states are expecting the flood situation to worsen in next 12 hours.

(Source: http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20091002/812/tnl-rain-fury-claims-130-in-kar...)

House in Bijapur, Karnataka collapses due to incessant rain (http://www.deccanherald.com/)

Sewa International supported NGO Seva Bharati volunteers have already launched relief camps in those towns of AP & Karnataka where food is being provided to the people. Sewa International is soliciting your tax-deductible contribution for the support of these victims. Your support will help reduce the sufferings of poor people.

Donate online at http://www.sewausa.org/contribute-sewa-usa or make check payable to 'Sewa International' & mention ‘AP/Karnataka Floods’ in the memo.
Mailing Address: Sewa International US PO Box 14622, Fremont, CA 94539
Contact: info@sewausa.org, (440) 941-2525.

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