Amid heavy flood in India mosques shelter people of all religions

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA)- About 45 mosques in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi had been converted into relief camps where a sizable number of flood-affected population from all religions were accommodated and served food thrice a day.

The Hindu reported when the Tamirabharani was in spate and torrential rain flooded the homes of many, the gates of mosques in urban and rural areas were opened to provide shelter to those driven out of their homes. Children were served hot milk, bread and biscuits, and the others were served food.

Around 1,000 people sought shelter at the mosque in Paattapaththu near Tirunelveli Town for four days. Despite the hardships caused by the incessant rain, food was prepared on the premises and served to the people. “They also managed to get medicines for those who were in need of it and refused to take money for them.

People enjoyed a similar hospitality at the Miyan Mosque in Tirunelveli town for four days. Those who were from Santhanammalpuram were accommodated at a mosque in Melapalayam for three days, and a mosque at Kailaasapuram sheltered many affected and displaced population in the area, situated on the banks of the Tamirabharani.