flood rescue

In Malleyan, Punjab, heavy rains destroyed the only road linking two villages, stranding 35 schoolchildren. With floodwaters rising and no rescue in sight, two locals stepped in, forming a human bridge to help them cross safely. Their bravery turned a crisis into a story of courage and community.

Anusweta Deb, an 18-year-old, was moved by the devastation caused by the Assam floods in 2019. With her friend Pooja Das, she created affordable life jackets using plastic bottles and sacks. In 2022, they distributed 200 jackets to rescue teams during the floods in Silchar, free of charge.

A recent viral video on Twitter shows Inspector E Rajeshwari rescuing an unconscious man amid the Chennai floods, carrying him to safety on her own shoulders.

"People ask me why did I do it. But, the correct question should be why not? Helping people during an adversity like this, does not make me a hero, it makes me human." #Respect #RealLifeHero

“We had about 500 people on the first two days, but some have left to join their relatives. The rooms are stuffed, thanks to the public and there is no problem regarding food or drinking water.

"Most fishermen who are engaged in the relief work have left their daily work to help out people. This isn't a spontaneous one-time initiative; we are doing it with a consistent unity."