The Kodagu district of Karnataka has been badly affected by the persistent rains and low pressure over India’s western coast. All dams in Karnataka and on the Cauvery River have been filled to capacity. Heavy rain is likely to continue till Monday in isolated spots. About 180 people in Kushalnagar and Kodagu were rescued by the Civil Defence Quick Response Team on August 15, 2018.

Relief is the need of the hour for people in the affected areas. There are a number of ways you can donate and help these people.

We are relying on social media to collate this data. Special thanks to Kodagu Connect for their awesome work. Do write to us for any additions / changes / deletions.

Immediate Requirements

As requested by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Kodagu District

Plastic Buckets & Mugs Rain Coats Warm and Regular Clothes Slippers, Gumboots, Gloves & Masks Sanitary Napkins & Diapers Plastic Mats Umbrellas Torch Lights Mops, Sanitisers and Dettol Cleaning Liquids and Bleaching Powder Soaps, Shampoo, Tooth Paste and Brush Kitchen Utensils Candles & Match Boxes Bathing Towels Bed Sheets & Pillows Lungies & Nighties Antiseptic Lotion & Anti Fungal Powder Odomos & Mosquito Repellents Cooking Oil Inner Garments Luggage Bags

Helpline Numbers And Emergency Numbers

Please contact these numbers with care, there is no point in multiple people calling for seeking help for the same location.

Emergency Numbers

Helpline Numbers

Best to send money and non-food items. The District Collector from Kodagu has said they have more than ample food and any additional supplies could go waste.

Monetary Donations

United Way Bengaluru

At https://uwbengaluru.org/donate/ you can donate money to provide food support or sanitation support to one or more families.

Food support – You can support one household (family size 5) with 1 complete kit @ Rs.1350 and can support any number of households. One food kit includes

Rice

Dal

Salt

Oil

Soya bean

Glucose biscuits

Sugar

Tea powder

Milk powder

WaSH support – Donate a WaSH (Water and Sanitation, Hygiene) kit @ Rs.1100 per kit to support a family. The kit includes:

Blanket

Bed sheet

Bucket

Cooking vessel

Toiletries

Soap

Napkin

Sleeping mat

Candle

Matchbox

First aid kit

You can choose to support one or more families through either of these kits. Small donations can also be made.

Karnataka Chief Minister Calamity Relief Fund

Please send cheques/DDs in favor of “Chief Minister’s Calamity Relief Fund”. We eagerly await for the NEFT details of this account.

Mail your cheques / DDs to:

Chief Minister’s Calamity Relief Fund

Room No.235

Second floor, Vidhana Soudha

Bengaluru 560001

Account Number of Karnataka Chief Minister Calamity Relief Fund

A/C Number:- 37887098605

IFSC code: SBIN0040277

MICR Number: 560002419

Kodava Samaja, Bangalore

Kodava Samaja, Bangalore has opened an Account for flood relief funds. Kindly send donations to the following source Twitter:

A/c Name: Kodava Samaja Flood Relief Fund Bangalore

A/c No: 1370101084312

IFSC Code CNRB0001370

Canara Bank, Vasantanagar Bangalore

For further info contact Malchira Ponnappa on 9844138873 or Chendanda Shammi on 9945999366

Rotary Misty Hills, Madikeri

You can also donate via Rotary Misty Madikeri. Below is the account details

A/c Name: Rotary Misty Hills Madikeri

A/c No: 142601011001886

IFSC Code – VIJB0001426

Vijaya Bank, Madikeri

Coorg Wellness Foundation

A/C Name: Coorg Wellness Foundation

A/c No: 00 229 4600000429

IFSC Code YESB0000022

Yes Bank, Kasturba Road Branch, Bangalore

Lions Club of Mercara

A/c no. 4812500100455801

IFSC KARB0000481

Karnataka Bank LTD.

Madikeri branch

Donate Via Paytm

You can donate via Paytm. The picture below shows how – source Twitter

Material Donations

Krish Vigyana Kendra, Bangalore

You can donate bottled water, dry rations, and clothes for the flood-affected people.

In Coorg collection of the same is being organized by the Krish Vigyana Kendra, Gonikappal along with Puthari FPO.

Donations can be made between 9 am and 5 pm at the KVK campus in Gonikappal, Puthari FPO

Address

ICAR-KVR Campus Gonikoppal, Coorg – 571213

Phone: +91 082 7424 8899

Drop Off Centres In Bangalore

Kodava Samaja

7, 5th Cross Rd, Vasanth Nagar

Bengaluru – 560052

Coorg Wellness Foundation

506, Sterling Apartments

Pappanna Street

Bengaluru – 560001

Big FM Office

#20, Reliance Energy, 5th Cross

5th Block, Koramangala

Bengaluru – 560095

Mount Carmel College

Fatima Block, 58, Palace Road

Abshot Layout, Vasanth Nagar

Bengaluru – 560052

Jayanagar MLA Office

35th Cross, 18th Main

Near-Coffee Day, Jayanagar 4th T Block

Bengaluru – 560 041

Bangalore Football Stadium

4, Anthony Nicholas Street

Ashok Nagar

Bengaluru – 560025

Collections and Relief Centers in Coorg

Relief Camp Requirements Conatct Person Number Maithrayee Hall Relief Camp, Madikeri Groceries, Vegetables, Oil, 200 Slippers, Blankets, steel plates and mops Sanswamy +91 8277303648

Suntikoppa 800 medium sized slippers, 50-100 small sized slippers NA +91 9886191888 Zilla Panchayat office, Madikeri Slippers, BP medication, Sugar tablets, warm clothes Arun +91 9448721542 Napoklu Junior College Groceries, Oil, Clothes, Torches, Slippers, Sweaters, Jerkins, Mats, Blankets and water. Napoklu GP +91 9742698597 Kottamudi Old Jumma Masjid Innerwear for girls, Sweater, Torch, Masala Powders, Food Items, Cylinders (priority) Sadiq +91 9480579212 Mekeri Govt School Sweater for children and torch for the night. A ready-made toilet (if possible) Alagaraja +91 9480730554

Help Animals in Distress in Coorg

CUPA is raising funds for the animals in distress in flood-ravaged Coorg. They could really use your timely support and generosity: To donate: http://cupabangalore. org/donate-now/

Please also drop a mail to communications@cupaindia.org and specify your transaction ID and the purpose of donation as flood relief.



Please note that all proceeds will be spent on green fodder, medications and packaged food.

If you’d like to donate in kind, you can drop things off at my apartment #143, HM Lexington Avenue on 4th Main, Defence Colony, Bengaluru. Items needed include biscuits (ParleG/Tiger), dog/cat feed (kibbles and wet food) and cattle feed, basic first aid medicines, etc.

For further details, please get in touch with CUPA at +91-9845055904‬ / +91-9654904517

Base camp in Bylakuppe , Kushalnagar Contact Number – +91-974145858

Do’s and Don’ts During Flood

Below are a few do’s and dont’s during flood – source Twitter

Madikeri-Mangaluru national highway near Jodupala is destroyed by flash floods and landslides. #KodaguFloods pic.twitter.com/Cy3NkulrOO — Kodagu Connect (@KodaguConnect) August 18, 2018

“Kodagu Connect” is coordinating with authorities for rescue efforts. If your family or friends are stranded in Kodagu and need help, do let us know on our Facebook page and Twitter profile. https://t.co/5DMiCDvrgxhttps://t.co/taT1emqK7m#KodaguFloods pic.twitter.com/GdEyK3w2Gl — Kodagu Connect (@KodaguConnect) August 18, 2018

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