IMPACT STORIES

Tamil Nadu Floods, 2015

Date: Nov-Dec, 2015

Category: Flash Floods

Heavy rainfall in November and December 2015 led to one of the worst floods in the history of Tamil Nadu and nearby coastal areas. Around 350 people died in the floods which affected an estimated 10 million people.

United Way Response:

Presently United Way Mumbai is considering taking up interventions for mid-term and long-term rehabilitation of the communities. Interventions will be in the form of construction of shelters, toilets, restoration of schools, support for improving water and sanitation facilities, etc.

Please click here to view the detailed appeal note of United Way of Mumbai and to know how can you join us in this effort for rebuilding the flood affected communities in Tamil Nadu. 

You can also download the situation reports the United Way India Team has put together daily to inform supporters, by clicking on the links below: 

Situation Report - December 2nd
Situation Report - December 3rd
Situation Report - December 4th
Situation Report - December 10th
Status Report - February 11th, 2016

Partners

NGO Partners:
Americares India, Leaf Society, SEEDS

Corporate Partners:
Pitney Bowes, Nissan India, FedEx, John Deere, Deloitte, J P Morgan