Over 10,000 people are feared dead in the earthquake that devastated Gujarat and other areas.
In UK, which has a large Indian – and particularly Gujarati – community, the government has set up a helpline for anxious friends and relations. The numbers are:
020 7008 0000 or 020 7839 1010
If you are calling from outside the UK, the numbers are:
44 20 7008 0000 or 44 20 7839 1010
The UK government has also announced a contribution of £3 million towards relief efforts. A 69-strong search and rescue team has also been dispatched.
Here’s a list of useful phone numbers in Gujarat, for latest information. Please dial the country code for India (91) before dialling the numbers,
District collector’s offices:
Ahmedabad (79) 5508989, 5508890, 5508077
Baroda (265) 433000
Surat (261) 471121
Rajkot (281) 73900
Bhavnagar (278) 428822
Jamnagar (288) 555869
Bhuj (2832) 50020
Police Control Rooms:
HQ: (2712) 46328
Ahmedabad (79) 5630100, 5630300
Police Commisioner Office:
Ahmedabad (79) 5633636
Baroda (265) 431414
Surat (261) 472106
Rajkot (281) 459888.
- nriol.com report
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