In 2022, Bengaluru experienced excessive rainfall, leading to severe flooding in various parts of the city. The unprecedented downpour particularly affected vulnerable communities who resided in low-lying areas. The heavy rains caused waterlogging, damage to infrastructure, and displaced hundreds of families. Marginalised groups including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and informal sector workers had to bear the brunt of the disaster.

Response of ActionAid Association (AAA)

Immediately, the affected populations needed food, shelter, and other necessities, as the flood had exacerbated their already precarious living conditions. In response, ActionAid Association conducted a rapid assessment survey to identify those most severely impacted by the floods. Through this survey, our teams identified 570 marginalized families in areas such as Kacharakanahalli, Dodda Gubbi, and Vinobha who urgently needed assistance. ActionAid Association promptly initiated relief efforts. We provided support to 563 families by distributing ration kits, and we also provided educational kits to 579 children, allowing them to continue their education even when schools were closed. The intervention by ActionAid Association played a crucial role in alleviating the immediate challenges faced by marginalised communities in the flood’s aftermath.