India: where help is needed now
India: the HelpMap currently tracks 9 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Wildfire. People reported in need: 75,000. Humanitarian appeals request $500,000; $500,000 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for India: 3, of which 3 are open.
Active events in India
| Event | Main type | Level | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed conflict: India257 violent events, 48 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| India - FloodsCHF 500,000 requested | Flood | Notable | Aug 2, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Drought in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, VietnamMinor impact for agricultural drought in 634227 km2 | Drought | Notable | May 21, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Drought in IndiaMinor impact for agricultural drought in 411829 km2 | Drought | Notable | Jun 21, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| India: Flash Floods - Jul 2026FF-2026-000139-IND | Flood | Notable | Jul 19, 2026 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Forest fires in IndiaGreen impact for forestfire in 10336 ha | Wildfire | Minor | Nov 3, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Forest fires in IndiaGreen impact for forestfire in 7148 ha | Wildfire | Minor | Nov 4, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Forest fires in IndiaGreen impact for forestfire in 5018 ha | Wildfire | Minor | Nov 5, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Forest fires in IndiaGreen impact for forestfire in 5812 ha | Wildfire | Minor | Nov 7, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
Aid kits likely needed estimate
HelpMap estimate from the type and severity of the events — not a published request.
Published aid-kit requests for India
| ID | Kit and place | Requested by | Quantity | Published | Deadline | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN-1340 | First aid kitIndiaCorrigendum: Supply of First Aid Box with Medicine – KKRTC (India)Items requested4 items: industrial medicine kit; first aid boxes without medicines; first aid medicine kit only (without box); first aid box with medicine kit | Government · Tender | Not stated on page | Nov 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 | Open | Source |
| RN-1341 | Other kitAgra, IndiaIndividual Survival Kit – Indian Air Force (Agra)Items requestedIndividual survival kit (contents not stated) | Government · Tender | Not stated on page | Oct 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | Open | Source |
| RN-1292 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitIndiaKitchen Set, Portable Oxygen Cylinders, Casualty Bags, CBRN Suits, First Aid Kit, PPE Combo Set, Dignity Kits (women, men, children) and disinfection items – NDRF IndiaItems requestedKitchen sets, portable oxygen cylinders, dead body/casualty bags, CBRN suits, gum boots, electronic dosimeters, first aid kits, PPE combo sets, dignity kits (women/men/children), mosquito repellent, bleaching powder, cleaners, chlorine tablets, hand sanitizer etc. | Government · Tender | — | Oct 2026 | Nov 18, 2026 | Open | Source |
Questions and answers
- What is the humanitarian situation in India right now?
- India: the HelpMap currently tracks 9 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Wildfire. People reported in need: 75,000. Humanitarian appeals request $500,000; $500,000 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for India: 3, of which 3 are open.
- Which aid kits are needed in India?
- Based on the current events in India, HelpMap estimates that these kits are most likely needed: Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit, First aid kit, Food parcel / food kit, Hygiene kit, and NFI / household kit. This is an estimate, not a published request.
- Are there open tenders or requests for aid kits in India?
- RescueCatalog tracks 3 published aid-kit requests for India, 3 of them open. Kit types requested: First aid kit, Other kit, and Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit.
- Where does this data come from?
- From public sources such as ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI, IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent), GDACS (UN / European Commission), and ReliefWeb (UN OCHA). The events are refreshed every 15 minutes; the likely kit needs and the help-pressure score are RescueCatalog estimates.
- How can an organisation get aid kits for India?
- Send your kit list or specification. RescueCatalog builds the kits to your specification and quotes for the volume and destination you need.
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