Flood Victims Reeling under Food shortage

India is one of the South Asian nations that have been intensively hit by floods recently. Though the flood receded, now victims are reeling under food shortage which is a real concern. The United Nations said today that more than 28 million people face serious threats of food shortage and it has been a serious concern.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said, "The food situation gives serious cause for concern due to loss of animals and unfavorable crop prospects following damage to recently planted crops."

"Opportunities for replanting once the water has fully receded are limited as the sowing period of the main cereal season normally ends in July in India and Bangladesh and by mid–August in Nepal," it said.

Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Assam are the three worst flood affected states in India. The total rice production of these states only account a quarter of the country's rice production. It was also reported that about 1 million hectares of cereal land have been submerged in Bihar alone.

FAO noted that this year's cereal production is likely to be reduced in these three north Indian states and weather conditions play an important role in the coming months.

Although the water level has receded, thousands of hectares of agricultural lands have been destroyed. The overall outlook for this years production has reduced.

The United Nations estimates at least 2,200 people have been killed in the floods and an estimated 45 million people across India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan have been affected.

Christian Aid organizations worldwide have come forward to donate and support the flood victims. This is the time the nation needs true Christians who can pray and voluntarily donate to support the people in the flood affected areas.