Jamaat-e-Islami Hind calls for relief for Bihar Flood Victims

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind calls for relief for Bihar Flood Victims


New Delhi:

28 August 2008


Entire north Bihar region badly affected by the worst floods in the history of Bihar caused by several kilometres long breaches in the embankments of Kosi river near Indo-Nepal border on 18 August.


Millions of people are on the verge of being displaced from their lands, with hundreds of thousands fearing never to be able to return to the lands where they have spent their lifetime. The death toll has risen to 55 in surging flood that threaten to submerge several more districts of Bihar. Few helicopters are already air dropping food materials but it will not make much difference. Rapid actions should be taken to stop further damage and more boats needed to rescue those who are trapped for taking to safe area.


Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), Bihar unit has started relief and rescue works across the flood affected area. For this purpose, Asst. President of JIH Bihar, Mr Naiyaruz Zama along with a delegation, has visited the entire area through a boat. At present, Jamaat's relief teams are working in more than 50 villages of affected districts and our workers are now engaged in relief and rescue works. Besides, several boats were provided to rescue and bring drowning peoples into relief camps.


JIH solicits to the philanthropists to come forward to help brothers in this difficult time and cooperate with Jamaat in relief operations. JIH's Relief body is a leading Indian body, administered by volunteers. Relief or contributions can be given in cash or provided food, medicines, tents, and clothing etc. directly to our Bihar office or Head Quarters, on following addresses. Cheques or Drafts should be made in favour of:


Markaz Relief Fund Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, A/c No. 1447308475, Central Bank of India, New Delhi

Or

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Relief Work, A/c No. 331, UCO Bank, Patna

Or transfer money to our above accounts through core banking and inform us through telephone.


JIH HQ: D-317, Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi-25, India, Email: jih@vsnl.com, Tel: 91-11-26948341/ 26951409 / Fax:91-11-26950975

JIH Bihar: Qamrul Huda, Bihar President, Patthar-Ki-Masjid (Stone Mosque), Patna, Bihar-06, India. Tel:0612-2918128 / Fax:0612-2665792.Relief Camps Cells: 09430635095/ 09304269536


(Nusrat Ali)


Secretary General
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind