After floods, families struggle in camps amid disease fears

As the Yamuna River swelled beyond the danger mark on Tuesday, floodwater pushed its way into homes across several low-lying neighbourhoods in Delhi, forcing residents to hastily gather belongings and move to makeshift relief camps.

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For many, the sudden evacuation is only the beginning of a larger struggle, living amid uncertainty, cramped shelters, and the looming threat of dengue and malaria outbreaks.

By morning, residents of Yamuna Bazar and parts of the Trans-Yamuna belt were seen wading through waist-deep water with bags, bedding, and household items perched on their heads. Boats arranged by the district administration ferried families to safety, but those arriving at camps spoke of fear and frustration.

"We left behind almost everything. Water entered so fast that there was no time to save our furniture or even important documents," said Sunita Devi, a resident of Yamuna Bazar, who was shifted along with her two children. "Now in the camp, we are worried about mosquitoes.