Flood relief in Assam: first on the ground, last to leave
Every monsoon, rivers in Barpeta and Bajali overflow into homes, fields and roads. When families are pushed into relief camps, we bring food, clean water and the basics of hygiene and dignity.
A familiar crisis, every year.
Floods in Assam don't only destroy homes. Families lose livestock and crops, and spend days in camps without enough food, safe water or sanitation. In June 2022, journalists reported from Medhikuchi village in Bajali, where more than 35 houses were washed away.
We poor people, how can we regain our property, as we don’t have any other source?
Residents of Medhikuchi village, to Times of Northeast
What we delivered.
Both responses were supported by Mariwala Health Initiative.
Bajali district
Rations and sanitary items for 750+ flood-affected families.
Barpeta and Bajali
Emergency kits for 200+ families in Hathinapur, Gallipar, Kowaimari, Sagalchari, Lechera and Amdah.
Ready to mobilise
We mobilise again whenever floods hit Bajali and Barpeta. Volunteers can register now to be called on.
Built around what families need.
| Need | Items |
|---|---|
| Food | Rice, dal, sugar, flattened rice (sira) |
| Hydration and health | Drinking water bottles, ORS sachets |
| Hygiene and dignity | Soap, detergent, bleaching powder, mosquito coils, sanitary pads |
| Other essentials | Cattle feed, candles |
From the first call to the last kit.
Identify
Local volunteers identify the worst-affected villages and families.
Assemble
Kits are built around what families need: food, water, hygiene, livestock.
Deliver
Kits are handed directly to families, with records kept for donors and partners.
Report
We report what was delivered, where and with whose support.
Flood relief questions.
How can I donate for Assam flood relief?
Donate online on our Donate page. Donations are eligible for 80G tax deduction.
Can companies fund flood relief through CSR?
Yes. Disaster management, including relief, is a CSR Schedule VII activity.
Can I volunteer during floods?
Yes. Register as a volunteer and we will contact you when we mobilise.
Help us be ready before the next flood.
Donations and partnerships let us respond in days, not weeks.