This Assam village had not seen a flood in decades

This Assam village had not seen a flood in decades

  • By oxfamadmin
  • 03 Aug, 2016
Sharelines

This #Assam village had not seen a #flood in decades. Then the waves hit. Read story: http://bit.ly/2b1IF51 #WithAssam #AssamFloods2016

Read an #Assam #floods survivor’s first hand account: http://bit.ly/2b1IF51 #WithAssam #AssamFloods2016

Malowkhat village in jorhat district had not seen a flood in decades. So when the floods hit on 17 July 2016 because of a breach in river Bhogdoi, 45-year-old Ramen Saikia was unprepared. His village was soon cut off as the waters engulfed paddy crops, entire houses and valuable assets of the villagers. As much as 30 quintals of paddy stored in Saikia’s granary was washed away by the flood waters too. 

Assam Floods 2016

Now, Saikia is residing at the property of a neighbour whose house is located on higher ground. He managed to salvage some tin sheets, and made a temporary shelter for his family of 4. But he says the Non-Food Items kit from OXFAM has helped him a lot. 

“The items provided by OXFAM will be very beneficial for us. Now I can make a better temporary shelter using the tarpaulins and treat water using the water purification tablets and Oxfam buckets,” Saikia says with relief.

Using the tarpaulins from the kit, he can improvise and add to the temporary shelter for his family. The only usable hand pump for drinking and other purposes was also submerged. Using water purification tablets and buckets provided by OXFAM, he can now ensure water is safe to drink. Mosquito nets too protect his family from falling ill in these tough conditions. 

There are thousands affected like Saikia who need your help.

We urge you to come forward and contribute to help save lives

DONATE NOW

Assam Floods 2016

Saikia takes Oxfam staff through his damaged house

Assam Floods 2016

Saikia's now flooded kitchen

Assam Floods 2016

The granary where Saikia had stored 30 quintals of paddy which was washed away by the floods

 

Written by Oxfam India staff


Related Stories

Essential Services

13 Sep, 2023

Kalahandi, Odisha

Solar-based IRP: Providing Clean Drinking Water

As the round of introductions was in progress at the meeting of the water users committee in Deulsulia village, one couldn’t help but notice the discoloured teeth of the men, women and children.

Read More

Women Livelihood

29 Aug, 2023

Kalahandi, Odisha

Goat Rearing To Supplement Income

“Goat rearing is not an additional burden on us. In fact, it is our source for additional income,” says Rukha Jani of the Ma Janaki SHG in Nunpur village in Odisha’s Kalahandi district.

Read More

Women Livelihood

22 Aug, 2023

Nalanda, Bihar

Sprinklers For Nalanda Farmers Ushers Improved Yields

सब खूबी में सबसे

Read More

Women Livelihood

21 Aug, 2023

Nalanda, Bihar

Vermicompost Pit | Our Gift To Mother Earth

“The field with the big mango tree” is how one finds the way to Sanju Devi’s field in Lodipur village in Nagarnausa block in Bihar’s Nalanda district.

Read More