From the archive record
This footage documents the displacement of families living along the Yamuna floodplains, following severe flooding caused by excessive rainfall. As the river overflowed its banks, many residents were forced to relocate to temporary roadside shelters, carrying their belongings and moving alongside their cattle, which form a crucial part of their livelihood. The visuals show families living on roadsides under makeshift arrangements, adapting to difficult conditions amid uncertainty. In the background, improvised houses from the Yamuna floodplains can be seen partially or fully submerged, illustrating the scale of the flooding and the vulnerability of settlements located close to the river. The contrast between daily survival on the roadside and submerged homes highlights the human cost of re