Disaster Response India Project #54843

Cyclone and Floods Relief in Andhra Pradesh, India

by The Bharath Abhyudaya Seva Samithi

Project Report | Mar 5, 2026
Project Update: Resilience and Recovery After Cyclone Montha

By Joseph Anthony A Chukka | Project Leader

Reporting Period: November 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026

Namaste, Dear Donors and Supporters,

We are writing to share a heartfelt update on our mission to support families devastated by nature's fury. The past four months have been a journey of intense labor, deep empathy, and steady recovery.

While the weather in our working regions has stabilized over this last quarter—aside from a few unfortunate minor rains—the scars left by Cyclone Montha and the October floods remain deep. Across Guntur, Bapatla, and Vijayawada, the cyclone devastated local farms and washed away the humble household goods of thousands, particularly migrant workers and coastal families.

Our Impact: 300 Families Supported

I am proud to share that through the tireless dedication of our team and by mobilizing various internal resources, we successfully reached 300 families during this period.

Urgent Relief: We distributed essential Ration Kits and Blankets to families in the Guntur region.

Protection from the Cold: As temperatures dipped following the rains and throughout the winter season, these blankets provided a vital shield for children and the elderly.

Detailed Assessments: Our team didn't just drop off supplies; we sat with the most vulnerable families to assess their long-term losses in crops, clothing, and shelter to prioritize future aid.

While our spirits are high, our financial resources are stretched thin. During this entire four-month reporting period, we received $297 through this platform. While we are deeply grateful for every dollar, this amount is significantly lower than the actual cost of the relief provided to 300 families.

We have been able to keep going by using existing internal resources and alternative sources, but to sustain this momentum and be ready for the next emergency, we truly need your continued partnership.

The good news is that thanks to the coordination between local authorities and our teams, no lives were lost during the height of the crisis. Our team remains on high alert and is fully prepared to respond to any emergency situations that may arise in our coastal regions.

Thank you for being the compassion these communities rely on. Your support reminds these families that they are not forgotten as they strive to rebuild their lives from the mud and water.

With deep gratitude,

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Nov 4, 2025
project update- Urgent Relief for Cyclone-Affected Families

By Joseph Anthony A Chukka | Project Leader

Namaste, Dear Donors and Supporters,

Project Update: July 1 – October 31, 2024

We want to send you a heartfelt update on our work and the tough challenges we faced over the last four months. This period was truly defined by two things: the non-stop dedication of our team and the extremely difficult weather we encountered, which, sadly, was not matched by financial support.

The Challenge: Rains, Floods, and a Cyclone Montha

The second half of this period, especially October, was dominated by nature's fury. We saw severe monsoon flooding and a major cyclone Montha hit our working areas across Guntur, Bapatla, and Vijayawada.

The good news is that local authorities and our teams worked hard to make sure no lives were lost. However, the cyclone and the floods absolutely devastated farms and destroyed household goods for thousands of families—especially migrant workers and those living in low-lying coastal areas. They lost everything they owned.

Our Team Was There (But Without Funds)

Despite the chaos, our team was on the ground immediately! We worked tirelessly during the crisis:

We helped with Evacuations: We monitored the weather and helped guide families from dangerous low-lying areas to safe relief centers.

We Assessed the Damage: We checked on the most vulnerable families to see exactly what they lost (crops, clothes, shelter) so we knew who needed help first.

This dedicated work was done using our existing internal resources, as we received only $50 during this entire four-month reporting period (July–October).

Frankly, the lack of funding is a critical hurdle. That $50 is nowhere near enough to buy even a single large batch of essential relief supplies. We successfully handled the emergency part (evacuating people), but we are now completely paralyzed when it comes to providing the recovery support they need.

Our Urgent Goal: 400 Families Need You

Our immediate goal is clear and urgent: we must provide immediate ration kits (food, basic supplies) to 400 cyclone-affected families. These kits are their survival lifeline right now as they try to rebuild their lives.

We have the logistics, we have the network, and we know these families personally—we just need the funds to purchase the kits.

We humbly and urgently request you to kindly consider making a donation to help us support these families in their darkest hour.

Please Donate Now and Help Us Reach Our Goal: Please Make a Donation to help Cyclone Montha affected families

Thank you for being the compassion these communities rely on.

With deep gratitude

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Jul 8, 2025
Progress Report: Continuing Relief and Rebuilding Efforts in Vijayawada & Guntur

By Joseph Anthony A Chukka | Project Leader

Dear Friends and Esteemed Donors,

Namaste and warm greetings from BASS, India!

We are immensely grateful for your continued support of our Cyclone and Flood Relief Project. Your past contributions have been instrumental in our efforts to assist vulnerable communities.

Project Update: January - June 2025

While we haven't received specific donations for this particular project since January 2025, our teams have remained actively engaged in critical rebuilding efforts. Fortunately, we did not experience any new major emergencies directly related to cyclone or floods during this quarter (March to June 2025).

However, the devastating impact of the Vijayawada floods in late August and early September 2024 continues to necessitate our intervention. Heavy rains during that period caused widespread flooding, breaching the Budameru Canal and overwhelming local water systems, resulting in significant damage across Vijayawada.

In response to this crisis, BASS rapidly mobilized its emergency relief teams to provide immediate assistance to the affected families. Our efforts included

Distribution of essential supplies: We distributed food, drinking water, dry ration kits, blankets, cooking utensils, and sanitary supplies to over 500 families in Vijayawada and 100 families in Guntur district.

Provision of shelter: We provided 150 shelter kits to the most displaced families in these areas, offering immediate relief and a sense of security.

As we continue our vital work to support these flood-affected communities in their journey towards recovery and resilience, we invite you to consider contributing further to our ongoing relief and rebuilding initiatives. Your generous donation will directly enable us to reach and assist even more affected families in the region.

An Urgent Appeal: Support for Elderly Care

We also wish to bring to your attention another critically important project that urgently needs your support. We are striving to provide daily meals to 120 elderly individuals who are suffering greatly and are in dire need of consistent nourishment.

Your contribution to this project would make an immediate and profound difference in their lives.

Please consider supporting our elderly care project here:

Support Elderly people to get daily meal

Donate Micro Project to give daily meal to elderly

With heartfelt gratitude for your kindness and partnership,

The BASS Team, India

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