Flood victims face daunting task of starting life afresh

THEY survived the national capital’s devastating floods but now stare at the challenges of the aftermath -- rebuilding a home, restarting a life!

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Aruna Devi (35) lived in the Yamuna Khadar area before the water of the swollen river came gushing in last week, sweeping away the modest structure she called home and destroying her children’s books.

The family was evacuated to a relief camp, and as the water recedes it prepares to come back. Their immediate challenge is that one of them has fallen sick, but their long-term challenges are more daunting.