Jammu, September 2025
Torrential rains and cloudbursts have left large parts of Jammu and surrounding districts battered by floods, triggering one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent memory. Families have been displaced from their homes, businesses lie waterlogged, and essential services have been severely disrupted.
As rescue teams continue their work, one name has emerged as a crucial pillar of community support: Badyal Foundation, which has launched coordinated relief efforts to provide food, shelter, clothing, and medical care to those affected.
The Crisis on the Ground
According to local authorities, dozens of villages have been inundated and thousands of residents evacuated. Bridges have collapsed, roads remain cut off, and in many areas power and communication lines are still down. In some districts, schools and community halls are being turned into makeshift shelters to accommodate the displaced.
For small businesses and daily-wage earners, the economic toll has been equally devastating. Shops, workshops, and farms have reported heavy losses. Families already vulnerable are now struggling for survival, with clean drinking water and medicines in short supply.
Badyal Foundation’s Role
Amidst the chaos, Badyal Foundation has come forward with a structured relief initiative. To streamline support, the foundation has launched two dedicated Google Forms:
For Victims of Rain & Flood
This form allows individuals, families, and small businesses to register their needs—whether for emergency food packets, temporary housing, medical assistance, or financial aid.
For NGOs, Volunteers & Support Organizations
This form collects details of NGOs, community groups, and volunteers who wish to contribute manpower, funds, or resources. The aim is to build a centralized database of relief partners for faster coordination.
“Scattered relief efforts often dilute impact. By creating a bridge between victims and those ready to help, we’re ensuring aid reaches the right place at the right time,” said a spokesperson for the foundation.
Why It Matters
In disasters, time is the most critical factor. Families waiting for food or medical help can’t afford bureaucratic delays. These forms ensure real-time mapping of needs and resources, cutting through red tape and connecting victims to aid quickly.
Badyal Foundation’s initiative is also about community ownership. By empowering local NGOs and individuals to step forward, the relief network becomes stronger and more sustainable, ensuring that even remote areas don’t get left behind.
How You Can Help
📌 If you are affected: Fill out the Victims Form and provide accurate details so relief can be directed to you quickly.
📌 If you are an NGO or volunteer: Fill out the Support Form and join the relief network. Even small contributions—food kits, clothing drives, or a few hours of volunteer work—can make a life-saving difference.
📌 If you’re reading this from outside Jammu: Share the forms widely within your circles. One click can connect someone in crisis to life-saving support.
Badyal Foundation is also accepting donations in kind and cash, which will be directed toward purchasing essentials, restoring livelihoods, and supporting long-term rehabilitation.
A Larger Context
Jammu’s floods are part of a troubling global pattern. Across India, Kerala and Assam have also faced devastating floods in recent years, while countries like Pakistan, Japan, and even the United States have witnessed climate-induced flooding disasters. Experts warn that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent due to climate change, demanding stronger disaster preparedness at both local and international levels.
In this backdrop, community-driven responses like those of Badyal Foundation remind us of the power of grassroots action. Governments can mobilize resources, but it is often NGOs and volunteers who ensure relief reaches the last mile.
Rebuilding with Compassion
As waters slowly recede, the challenge of rebuilding homes, schools, and livelihoods will begin. For many, recovery will take months if not years. But as this crisis shows, resilience lies in unity.
By coming together—victims, volunteers, and organizations—Jammu can turn tragedy into an opportunity for solidarity and compassion.
For direct assistance, contact Badyal Foundation via the relief forms above or write to info@truerootsmedia.com.
Volunteers and contributors are encouraged to step forward today.
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