There has been mass migration of people from Bhuj to Ahmedabad seeking medical treatment. The most affected area is the Rann of Kachchh the peninsular, which starts at Bhachau and ends at Bhuj. With hopes of finding any more people alive fading fast, the Indian authorities have become increasingly concerned about feeding and housing the survivors. Emergency workers say rescue efforts as well as aid for survivors have yet to reach many parts of the earthquake-ravaged areas, mainly due to roads and bridges that have collapsed. Aid agencies are now focusing on delivering much-needed basic supplies such as food, clean drinking water and blankets to survivors.
Children are amongst the most vulnerable following the earthquake.
Many have been separated from their parents or have lost both parents in the disaster. With so many homeless and temperatures of only 8 degrees at night, shelter is urgently needed. The overall goal of the response is to support children and their families in their efforts to overcome the crisis caused by the earthquake. Items such as candles, clothes and cooking utensils will be distributed in the coming weeks. A total of 300,000 has been dedicated to the disaster through Save the Children s own Emergencies Response Reserve Fund to assist with the response activities outlined above.