On 8th July 2007, severe flooding affected the region, which is generally known as a flood-prone area. However, due to the heavy rains in Nepal, the flood came earlier than anticipated, catching the local population off guard as there were no preparations in place for such an event. As a result, the flood led to widespread destruction, including the devastation of crops, loss of homes, and complete disruption of daily life in many villages.
The flood severely affected several villages, including:
Entire villages were submerged, including Mairund, where the roads were completely submerged, isolating these villages from the district. The most affected areas were Hathiwad Tal, Tiwari Tola, and Mairund, where local residents faced critical shortages of food and basic necessities. As a result, the community was unable to secure essential supplies for survival.
After realizing the gravity of the situation, Swabhiman Samiti contacted ActionAid India, Lucknow to request immediate assistance for flood victims. ActionAid India, after assessing the situation, decided to extend help to the flood-affected population. Swabhiman Samiti worked closely with ActionAid to organize the flood relief distribution.
ActionAid provided substantial relief supplies, which were distributed by Swabhiman Samiti in the following manner:
Each of the 1400 relief kits distributed contained:
A total of 1197 families were provided with these kits, which helped them meet their immediate needs.
In addition to the basic relief supplies, Swabhiman Samiti also provided specific assistance to the most vulnerable groups in the affected areas:
The following additional supplies were distributed to 800 families:
The flood relief program organized by Swabhiman Samiti, in collaboration with ActionAid India, was crucial in alleviating the suffering of thousands of flood-affected families in the region. Although the relief materials provided were helpful, the scale of the damage required continuous efforts from local and national organizations to fully rehabilitate the affected population. Swabhiman Samiti remains committed to providing ongoing support, not only in the aftermath of the flood but also in building resilience for future challenges that might affect these vulnerable communities.
