Yass Cyclone Relief

The very Severe Cyclonic Storm “YAAS” made landfall on 26 May in Odisha near south of Balasore. The period of landfall coincided with the full moon and lunar eclipse high spring tides created a strong storm surge that inundated the coastal districts of East Midnapore, South 24 Parganas and adjoining districts of West Bengal. Cyclone “YAAS” inflicted widespread damages in the coastal districts of West Bengal including East Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas and adjacent districts such as Jhargram, Howrah and Hooghly. Having witnessed, OAR was seriously concerned for the safety of our Sundarbon area peoples and their families where due to “YAAS” cyclone had long lasting economic and social impact with direct and indirect effect of malnutrition due to hunger, starvation and under nourishment hit most causing illness in that area (PATHARPROTIMA, RAIDIGHI, MATHURAPUR –II like all Sundarbon area) which government alone could not support. With the help of JINDAL STAINLESS FOUNDATION, OARaccepted eagerly the CSR Grant and stood up to support the needy and distressed families for them to face and overcome the crisis.