KOLKATA: Relief materials from Kolkata reached around 250 families in Tyangra Char in Kulpi in South 24-Parganas, around 76km from the city, on Sunday.
A helping hand has also been extended to several families in Amlamethi, Marhurakhanda and Satya Narayanpur in Gosaba block in the Sunderbans, which were affected by the cyclone Yaas.
Satnam Singh Ahluwalia, chairman of IHA Foundation, who visited these places, said, “Last year, Amphan had caused a huge damage in these areas and before people could recover from its ravages, Yaas hit them again.
There were less injuries this time but people have been facing acute poverty as many have lost their livelihood.
The base of many houses got washed away and the remaining structure stands on just bamboo.” He added, “People here don’t fear coronavirus any more.
But they fear that cyclone and hunger will kill them.” Along with the relief materials, a detailed survey is being conducted to assess the impact of Yaas in these areas to work out sustainable rehabilitation plans.
“The ponds and farmlands inundated by saline water affect the livelihoods of the villagers with long-term effects,” Ahluwalia said.