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.

This is the worst flood in Bihar’s history, 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, Jamaat’s Asst. President of 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. Jamaat’s Relief body is a leading Indian body, administered by volunteers. The relief or contributions can be given in cash or provided food, medicines, tents, and clothing etc. directly to our Bihar office or Head Quarters, in the 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, Dawat Nagar,
Abul Fazal Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi -110025 (India)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 91-11-26948341/ 26941401 / 26951409
Fax : 91-11-26950975

JIH Bihar:
Mr Qamrul Huda, Bihar President, Patthar-Ki-Masjid (Stone Mosque), Patna, Bihar-06.
Phone: 0612-2918128
Fax  : 0612-2665792
Relief Camps’ Moble: 09430635095/ 09304269536

(Nusrat Ali)
Secretary General