Firozpur, Punjab — a land known for its courage — faced a heartbreaking test when the Beas and Sutlej rivers overflowed, turning peaceful villages into islands. Streets became streams, homes went underwater, and families climbed onto rooftops just to survive. In some areas, the water reached 10 feet, in others 6 feet, and in some places around 4 feet. Animals cried from barns, and livelihoods built over years were washed away overnight.
This wasn’t just a flood — it was heartbreak for the entire community. Farmers watched helplessly as their crops disappeared under muddy water. Mothers held their hungry children in their arms, and some families endured the pain of losing loved ones to the rushing floodwaters. Cattle, goats, and buffaloes — their only source of income — drowned, leaving them with nothing to start over.
At Serve Humanity Serve God Charitable Trust, we knew we had to act fast. We quickly set up a base camp and began working closely with Panchayat leaders and youth groups to coordinate rescue efforts. Our volunteers rowed boats through flooded streets, rescued stranded families, and carried food, water, and medicines to places where no vehicle could reach. Together with villagers, we made sure no one was left behind — not even the animals. Diesel was provided for tractors to clear debris, and fodder was given to keep surviving animals alive.
One of the most heartbreaking sights was hearing animals crying out loudly in the flooded barns — tied, helpless, and starving for days. Our volunteers waded through chest-deep water, untied them, and slowly guided them to safety. When food was finally given, the animals ate desperately, as if they had been waiting for this moment for days — you could almost feel their relief. We also saw mothers holding their children, crying out for help the moment they saw us. Elderly people stood outside their broken homes, their faces full of fear and pain, waiting for someone to bring food and water. When our volunteers finally reached them, they broke down — not just from hunger but from the relief that someone had come for them. Every rescue, whether of a person or an animal, reminded us that even in the hardest times, hope is alive — and sometimes, just knowing someone is there can give people the courage to keep going.
Even after the waters began to recede, the struggle continued. Houses are filled with mud, fields are destroyed, and families have no food or income. Children still wake up scared, remembering the nights they spent stranded on rooftops.
This is where your support becomes their strength. You can contribute directly here.
How You Can Help
- Sponsor livestock – cows, buffaloes, or goats for families who lost everything. Donate Now
- Fund diesel for tractors and pumps to clear debris. Donate Now
- Donate relief kits with food, blankets, and winter essentials. Donate Now
Every rupee you give is a step toward rebuilding a family’s life.
Together, We Can Rebuild
The floods in Qutabdinwala and nearby villages reminded us that nature can shake everything, but it cannot break the human spirit. With your help, we can turn this disaster into a story of recovery, resilience, and renewed hope. Support families and animals today here.
