In the midst of the floodwaters that swamped Albouystown last week, the Dharm Shala continues to carry out the mission it has been on for 90 years.
According to Administrator Kella Ramsaroop, the ‘Home of Benevolence for all races,’ located at 140 King Edward and Sussex Streets, was also under water due to the heavy downpours and the malfunctioning of the Sussex Street koker.
The home cares for elderly, poor and needy persons.
Despite the flooding, Ramsaroop said everything was under control and the seniors at the home were well taken care of. She stated that the only difficulty she experienced was moving the residents to the upper ward of the building, which they all opposed since they were more comfortable in the lower flat despite the water level.
During the flood, former president Bharrat Jadgeo as well as current government officials visited. Because of the water level, Ramsaroop said she was unable to interact with Jadgeo, who visited the wards nevertheless. She did, however, meet with Social Protection Minister Volda Lawrence along with a team from her ministry during a visit by them. When they asked if the home needed any assistance, she requested some items to clean out the surroundings of the building after the water receded. This, Ramsaroop noted, was delivered to her door late yesterday afternoon by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and she was
