Between May 16 and May 21, Super Cyclonic Storm Amphan caused widespread damage in East India and Bangladesh as one of the strongest cyclones to hit the subcontinent in recent times. Heavy damages include thousands of uprooted trees, disturbed electricity and phone lines, and flattened houses as well as at least 85 deaths caused by the tropical storm. Nearly 30 million people in rural and coastal communities in West Bengal and Odisha are expected to have been affected by this cyclone. The impact of Amphan has been amplified due to the COVID-19 lockdown and ensuing government lockdowns, with many families unable to evacuate in advance and crucial relief efforts delayed.

Please help Asha support Amphan + COVID-19 relief and rehabilitation efforts for our affected projects at this critical time. Your donation directly helps our projects provide relief and rehabilitation support to these local communities facing devastation. Learn more about our efforts with Cyclone Amphan…