In 2008, one million people were rendered homeless in Bihar when the Kosi River over- flowed its banks. Amma pledged $465,000 in relief. Amma’s medical teams remained on the ground for more than two months, treating 50,000 people. We also distributed thousands of tents, blankets and tarpaulins along with cooking stoves and vessels, food, clothing and school supplies. A government official there commented about our volunteers, “I wonder if they are even sleeping at night! We are very thankful to them for accepting our appeal and rushing to help us in this time of need.”
