Homes and vital public infrastructure was destroyed, and livelihoods left in ruins. Hundreds died and some 79,000 people were displaced.

Two months since the floods, many communities are still struggling to meet even their most basic needs – including the need for safe drinking water. Existing water sources have been contaminated, and stagnant standing water is presenting particular health risks.

As part of its emergency response to the India, Gurudwara Sahib has installed 14 water filtration plants so far, serving flood-affected communities. Schools have also been provided with water filtration systems, benefitting over 8,685 individuals – and the grounds around one school building have been chlorinated to tackle contamination.