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
- Kodagu Helpline: +91 82 7222 1077
- Kodagu Deputy Commissioner – PI Sreevidya: +91 94826 28409
- Kodagu Superintendent of Police- Suman Pennekar: +91 94808 04901
Helpline Numbers
- DC Kodagu: +91 94826 28409
- CEO ZP Kodagu: +91 94808 69000
- Helicopter Helpline
- Alpy: +91 82 8129 2702
- Chandru: +91 96637 25200
- Dhanjay: +91 94497 31238
- Mahesh: +91 94807 31020
- Army Rescue Mission for Isolated People: +91 94465 68222
- Emergency Assistant Kushalnagar
- Retd Subedar AK Ranjith: +91 96636 22342
- C Sukumar: +91 90085 03452
- Sri Ramakrishna Ashram Ponnampet
- Swamiji Mukund Maharaj: +91 90361 06418
- CEO Puthari FPCL: +91 94812 36256 / 9945782383
- Free Tempo, Mansoor: +91 94499 90147
- Rescue Mission for Isolated People.
- Rescue Army: +91 94465 68222
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
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: https://cupabangalore.org/donate
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
Also See,
- Could The Kodagu Flood Have Been Prevented?
- About Coorg
- How To Contribute To Karnataka CM Relief Fund