After the Devastating Floods, Dehradun Needs Your Help to Rebuild Lives

On the night of September 16, 2025, Dehradun faced a disaster that changed lives forever. A sudden cloudburst unleashed 264 mm of rain in just 24 hours, overwhelming rivers and streams, triggering flash floods and landslides. The Karligaad stream in Sahastradhara turned violent. Bridges collapsed, roads disappeared, and entire neighborhoods were submerged. Villages like Maldevta, Santla Devi, Tapovan, and Raipur were caught off guard, with families scrambling for safety.

The floods did not discriminate. Homes, farmlands, and livelihoods vanished in minutes. Sacred spaces like Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple were flooded. Roads to DIT University and the IT Park area were submerged, and the Maldevta approach bridge was swept away, cutting off vital access. At least 15 lives were lost, 16 are still missing, and over 900 people remain stranded.

Yet, in the face of devastation, Dehradun showed resilience. Rescue teams from the NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities worked through the night. Volunteers like Himanshu Ojha braved floodwaters to reach officials. Local schools became shelters. People opened their homes to strangers. Relief materials; food, water, medicines were packed and distributed wherever possible.

What Survivors Need Now:

1. Rebuilding Homes: Support families in reconstructing houses destroyed by the floods.
2. Food & Essentials: Ration kits to feed those left hungry.
3. Hygiene Kits: Soap, disinfectants, sanitary pads, bedding, and safe drinking water.
4. Medical Support: Health camps, medicines, and first aid for children, elders, and the injured.
5. Education Support: School supplies to help children return to learning.

How Relief Efforts Are Responding:

NGOs, volunteers, and community groups are tirelessly delivering food, hygiene kits, and temporary shelter to affected families. Teams are navigating damaged roads and collapsed bridges to reach even the most isolated areas. Medical camps are being set up, and every effort is focused on helping families survive the immediate crisis.

Why Your Support Matters:

Dehradun’s families need action not pity. Every donation helps provide:

1. Construction kits for rebuilding homes
2. Nutritious food for hungry families
3. Hygiene and medical supplies for safe recovery
4. School supplies to ensure children continue learning

The city has endured unimaginable loss, but recovery is possible with your help. The mountains cried that night. Now it’s time for us to answer with action, support, and compassion.

Donate today and help Dehradun rise again.