50 water filter units distributed to flood affected families
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 12 2015 :
Even one month after the worst ever flood in the history of Manipur, many affected families still continue to put up either at relief camps or at temporary shelters as their houses have either collapsed or badly damaged or are in a deplorable condition.
Many families are expected to live in such a harsh living condition for months.
In addition to food, other essential commodities such as mosquito net, candles, and medical supplies, acute shortage of drinking and potable water are another major concern for these families.
Under a goodwill project of Dynamic Manipur (DM) and Helping Hands Manipur (H2M), community ponds at several flood affected villages were restored and distributed water filtration units to the villagers in an attempt to supply potable water to flood victims on September 10-12 .
The team also distributed 50 water filter units to each of the families of Kakching Chumnang (3), Wangoo (5), Serou (18), Sugnu (4) and Tentha (20) currently taking shelters at relief camps and temporary sheds.
At Serou relief camp, a lone water pump has been serving 18 flood affected families of Serou.
DM/H2M volunteers have visited every affected houses and temporary shelters in an attempt to locate and identify worst affected families in Sugnu and Tentha villages.