EU offers over Rs 2 Crore aid for Manipur hailstorm victims
The EU will channel the aid through ADRA to support over 1,500 vulnerable families in Manipur affected by the hailstorm.
The European Union (EU) has announced a substantial financial aid package of €250,000 (equivalent to over ₹2.26 crore) to assist victims impacted by a severe hailstorm and heavy rain , Manipur India.
This aid, facilitated through the European Union humanitarian partner, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), aims to benefit more than 1,500 of the most vulnerable families in the region.
Manipur Hailstorm Victims through ADRA
The disaster struck on May 5, 2024, with a severe hailstorm accompanied by heavy rain causing extensive damage to over 48,000 houses, infrastructure projects, and agricultural lands and crops across 16 districts in Manipur. The storm, lasting merely 15 minutes, brought hailstones measuring four to five inches, leading to major flooding in urban areas and widespread power outages.
The primary goal of the aid is to support those most severely affected by the storm, focusing on essential aspects such as food distribution to ensure affected families have access to necessary supplies and providing emergency shelter kits to aid in rebuilding homes damaged by the disaster.
This financial assistance plays a crucial role in providing relief and aiding in the recovery process for communities grappling with the immediate impact on their livelihoods and homes. It underscores the European Union commitment to humanitarian assistance globally, reflecting European solidarity with those in need.
The European Union significant role as a leading donor of humanitarian aid is highlighted through this initiative, with the aid being channelled through the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) department of the European Commission, which operates on a global scale to support victims of conflicts and disasters based on humanitarian needs.
The aid from theEuropean Union to Manipur is a significant step towards helping the affected families recover from the devastating hailstorm. The assistance provided will go a long way in addressing the immediate needs of the affected individuals and supporting the reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of the disaster.
In addition to food distribution and emergency shelter kits, the aid package also includes provisions for medical supplies and hygiene kits to ensure the health and well-being of the affected population. These measures are essential in preventing the outbreak of diseases and ensuring that the impacted communities receive the necessary care during this challenging time.
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