There has been a great loss of human life. Hundreds of thousands are without food, clothing, shelter, medical aid, and even more sadly, their families - those things that we take for granted. The long-term effects are incalculable. Those who can not ask for your help are, at this moment, in desperate need of it. It is feared that the death toll in India will exceed 50,000 lives lost.
Many thousands remain unaccounted for.
At least 125,000 people are believed to be in need of immediate relief including water, food, shelter, and protection from disease. There has been extensive infrastructure and material damage. The death toll so far in Ahmedabad is 249. The Indian Government reports that the epicenter was about 12 miles northeast of Bhuj. The death toll so far in Bhuj is estimated at 10,000.