Disaster relief

Fire Fighting

The Ashram has obtained a 10,000 litre water-tanker, to provide a regular supply of water to local villages.

Equipped with fire fighting equipment, the tanker and the fire-fighting team, available for fire fighting 24 hour a day, have several times shown their efficiency.

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In the peak season for fires temperatures are 48-50 degrees centigrade and the winds are strong and dry. During this time the Ashram fire brigade is called on 2-3 times a day and in the hot season they answer around 100 calls for help.

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A dual use of the fire-truck is to transport water to the drought stricken remote villages. In May-June season it can distribute up to 18,000 litres of water per day.

Drought Relief

A dual use of the fire-truck is to transport water to the drought stricken remote villages.

In May-June, hot season, more than 18,000 litres of water per day being distributed. The Ashram also uses other tankers to deliver water.

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