When cyclone Aila hit West Bengal in May 2009, it destroyed homes, crops and livestock.  CINI’s relief efforts were concentrated on Moipith Island, a remote area of the Sunderbans region.  Between May and August 2009, water purifying tablets were provided to 20,000 people; 3000 people were fed by community kitchens and sheeting was provided to build shelters for 1000 people. 

CINI has also been working with communities to prepare them for emergencies caused by annual flooding in a project funded by UNICEF Kolkata, and local governments.