From the archive record
Severe flooding caused by the overflowing Hindon River in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, during the monsoon season of July 2023. Rising floodwaters inundated low-lying residential neighborhoods, surrounding densely packed homes, temporary structures, and riverside settlements. Murky brown water reached the lower levels of buildings, disrupting daily life and forcing residents to take emergency measures. A remarkable scene of community effort unfolds as local residents work together to rescue and relocate livestock threatened by the rising waters. A large group of people can be seen loading pigs into a truck using a makeshift ramp, ensuring the animals are moved to safer ground. The operation highlights both the human and animal impact of flooding, as well as the resilience and cooperation of co