WSPA volunteers reach drought hits regions in Maharashtra for aid

MUMBAI: In response to the worst drought in 40 years to hit Maharashtra state and fears of the situation worsening with summer’s start, the World Society for the Protection of Animals ( WSPA) has deployed four members of its Disaster Response team.

Thirsty, without proper nutrition and in need of emergency assistance, people and their animals are converging in emergency camps set up by the government across the state.

WSPA is working in the worst affected district of Beed to deliver nutritional supplements and shelter to 9,000 cattle and buffaloes, owned by the poor farmers.

Animals and people both experience the terrible effects of disasters like this drought: hunger thirst, illness and injury. WSPA aims to protect the animals in emergencies like this one.

WSPA staff, including Hansen Thambi Prem, WSPA India’s Disaster Project Manager, are actively involved in this emergency work.