The floods in the Yamuna have destroyed the homes and belongings of many families in Delhi. People living in relief camps are struggling with heat, mosquitoes, and discomfort, while concerns about children's education and future have increased.
New Delhi: The floods in the Yamuna River have completely changed the lives of many families in the capital. Displaced from their homes, people are now forced to live in relief camps, but their troubles have not lessened even here. An NBT team reached various relief camps in Delhi on Monday and spoke to the families present there, understanding their pain. People say that even though they are receiving food and water, they are plagued by worries about employment, their children's education, and their future.
Life has become difficult for people in relief camps due to the heat, mosquitoes, and lack of basic amenities. Children's education has been disrupted, many have lost valuable belongings, and women are most troubled by the lack of basic facilities like toilets.
Day and Night Troubles in Flood Relief Camps
Living in relief camps in ITO and other areas after the flood, people are not only enduring the pain of losing their homes and belongings but also facing difficulties day and night. Shabnam, who lived in a slum in Bela village with her three children and husband, said that it has become extremely difficult to live due to the humidity during the day and mosquitoes at night.
In the relief camp, they are provided with tea and biscuits in the morning, rice and vegetables in the afternoon, and rotis at night. Although food arrangements are in place, living in tents amidst heat and humidity is challenging. Women are facing the most problems due to the limited number of mobile toilets.
Slums Submerged in Flood, Difficulties Continue in Relief Camp
Rajni, who is living in an ITO relief camp, explains that her slum was completely submerged in water during the flood. She didn't even have time to retrieve her belongings, and her valuables were washed away. She says that the camp is only a temporary shelter, and after the water level recedes, she will have to rebuild her slum.
Dharmendra said that the same type of food is being served continuously in the relief camp, so they are cooking their own meals. Due to the abundance of mosquitoes, he hasn't been able to sleep properly for many days.
Children's Education Affected by Flood
Kumud, an eighth-grade student from Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Daryaganj, says that her notebooks and books were washed away in the flood. Because of this, she is unable to take her exams this year. The flood has also deeply impacted children's education. With schools closed and books lost, their concerns about their future have grown.
For many families, employment has also become a major challenge. Both husband and wife depend on temporary jobs, and the flood has affected their livelihoods. The problem of work and sustenance is plaguing people while they stay in relief camps.
Need for Improvement in Relief Camps
Flood victims say that the facilities in the relief camps are inadequate. Lack of fans, sanitation issues, and insufficient toilet arrangements are exacerbating people's difficulties. They hope that the administration will resolve these problems soon so that people can live in tolerable conditions.
Experts say that flood control and emergency management systems in these areas around the Yamuna River need to be strengthened. This will not only help protect homes and property but also reduce the impact on people's safety and health.
