By Brittany Nicolaides
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  • From the Field
  • Uncaste India
Villagers on the porch
New houses built, with help from Longitude and ARV, prevent major loss

Cyclones In KI

KI Village suffered its worst cyclone in 14 years, Laila, who arrived in late May of this year. This cyclone produced high-speed winds and torrential downpours that forced evacuations of some 50,000 residents, including those in the KI village.

Fortunately, the KI villagers returned after the storm to find their homes intact and their belongings in place. This was greatly different than the tragic losses they suffered in 2004 after the tsunami.

The difference can be attributed to the new, cement homes provided to the KI Villagers from the work and funds donated by Longitude and ARV. Before Cyclone Laila, 45 Dalit families were provided with sturdy homes that withstood the storm and allowed the villagers to return to their jobs and daily activities immediately.

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