Delhi Flood: How A Few Good Folk Are Saving Animals

Heavy rains pounded Delhi for the last couple of days, turning roads into rivers and submerging entire localities. The flood-like situation is likely to persist in the next few days as one of the heaviest and continuous rainfall struck the national capital.

The suffering of animals is no less than that of humans due to the relentless torrential rainfall. Amid the deluge in Delhi, several good Samaritans came forward to rescue the animals stranded in the flooded areas in Delhi.

More than 700 cattle were also moved to safety from submerged locations along Yamuna banks by the rescue team.

Flood Heroes: Humanity Rises Above the Floodwaters for Stranded Animals#delhi #YamunaWaterLevel
यमुना बैंक मेट्रो स्टेशन pic.twitter.com/VzpX8MZpXy

— Anuj Sayal (@AnujSayal) July 13, 2023

A photograph of a young boy carrying a dog to safety in a flood-affected area is winning hearts online.

A video tweeted by ANI shows the shirtless boy carrying the dog on his shoulder while wading through water in the Mayur Vihar area of Delhi.

1000-1500 people including children are stuck in the flood-affected area near Mayur Vihar Phase I. I have spoken to the DM to provide a boat to rescue them. The people of Delhi are our responsibility. Delhi CM should be questioned on how much money has his government spent on… pic.twitter.com/icEDsj4x9h

— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2023

Visuals of police rescuing animals like Cattle, dogs, cats, horses, and even camels have emerged on social media.

#Delhi #Police #PCR personnel rescued animals in #North #East Delhis flood affected area.#DPUpdates#PCRUpdates#DDMA@DelhiPolice @CPDelhi @DCPNEastDelhi pic.twitter.com/xcVDptaZoc

— DCP PCR DELHI (@DCPPCRDELHI) July 13, 2023

Meanwhile, a group of four animal lovers braved the floods to locate hungry strays who needed their help.

"Amid the floods in Delhi East (Mayur Vihar), numerous furry friends from the Yamuna Basin have sought shelter in the upper regions. We're on a mission to feed and care for these 250+ strays in the affected zone. It's a tough time for animals too, and your support matters! Join us in making a difference by donating or volunteering. Together, let's show them that they're not alone," a Twitter user said.

Amid the floods in Delhi East (Mayur Vihar), numerous furry friends from the Yamuna Basin have sought shelter in the upper regions. Were on a mission to feed and care for these 250+ strays in the affected zone. Its a tough time for animals too, and your support matters! Join… pic.twitter.com/2zvXrWQrob

— Vidit Sharma 🇮🇳 (@TheViditsharma) July 13, 2023