Uttarakhand Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Initiative – An Update (as on 18 July 2013)

- Heavy rains and cloudbursts from June 14-17, 2013 caused widespread natural disasters in the hills of Uttarakhand, impacting five districts. Over 1 lakh people were rescued but 580 were declared dead and 5748 remain missing. - The disaster destroyed infrastructure and livelihoods just as the important Char Dham pilgrimage was taking place, impacting both locals and pilgrims. Rebuilding the affected areas will be a massive long-term effort. - CII is carrying out relief and rehabilitation efforts, including organizing relief camps, distributing supplies, repairing roads, and exploring rehabilitation projects like housing, schools and livelihood opportunities.