The flooding in certain parts of Noida and Greater Noida is caused due to overflow of water in Yamuna and Hindon river due to record breaking rain in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and other north Indian states since July 8, 2023 . It has impacted more than 8,710 individuals and 67 villages situated near the Yamuna banks or Hindon river floodplains in the Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Out of these, 4,748 people have been forced to leave their homes in the Sadar, Jewar, and Dadri blocks. Tragically, two people lost their lives in the floods.
In response to the situation, the Doctors For You team visited the flood-affected areas, conducted an observational assessment, and engaged with the affected people to better understand their challenges and requirements. The team found immediate need of humanitarian aid, including medical assistance, clean water, and sanitation facilities, to address public health emergencies and support the resilience and recovery of the affected communities. Based on their assessment, Doctors For You has proposed and sought support from funding agencies to implement disaster relief measures for the affected area in Noida.
In response to the Noida floods, Doctors For You in collaboration with government authorities and HCL Foundation has taken proactive measures to provide humanitarian assistance. Medical team was deployed to assist the displaced communities and families taking shelter in relief camps. The efforts have been impactful, with over 1000 people given medical consultations and medicines in health camps. Special attention was also given to patients with chronic conditions, especially Non-Communicable Diseases, offering consultations to help manage their health conditions effectively.
From 15th July to 27th July, 2023
- 1. Conducted 22 health camps
- 2. Medical consultations and medicines to 1200+ patients
- 3. Distributed mosquito nets to 500 families
- 4. Distributed WASH Kits (which consist of essential items such as sanitary pads, antiseptics, soaps and chlorine tablets) to 400 families
- 5. Conducted 15 awareness sessions to sensitize communities about health, hygiene, and preventive measures against vector-borne and water-borne diseases.
- 6. In addition, 500 soaps and Sanitary pads were distributed along awareness sessions to 700 people
The support extended to various locations, particularly along Pushta Road (stretching 9 km with 10 identified Microsites) near Yamuna, and four relief camps at Community Centre 135 (near Millennial School), Community Centre/Marriage Hall Wazidpur 1, Community Centre, Nagli Wazidpur, 130, and Community Centre 134. Overall, Doctors For You's humanitarian assistance has played a crucial role in reducing the vulnerabilities faced by the flood-affected communities in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.