Panjab, India | Nov 11, 2025. It is now just over 2 months since the devastating floods that engulfed Panjab. Following a detailed field assessment this week, our team on the ground has documented a myriad set of urgent needs across 11 flood-affected villages covering 779 households or 3,895 individuals. The findings mark a critical moment for donor intervention to restore livelihoods, rebuild homes, and safeguard the dignity of vulnerable communities.
These villages were adopted by UNITED SIKHS in response to grassroot requests from concerned citizens, where long-term recovery and resilience efforts are underway.
Below is a summary of key findings from the assessment conducted by our field volunteers and coordinators:
Agricultural Recovery & Livelihoods
* 368 families report agricultural losses
* 31,317 seed units are needed to restart farming across an expanse of 1,948 acres
* 418 families require support in the form of farming seeds
* 345 households need farming tools to resume operations
* 145 dead livestock need replacing, further destabilizing rural livelihoods
Agricultural losses have threatened food security and income across flood-affected
villages. Immediate support is needed to revive farming activity and stabilize rural livelihoods.
Infrastructure & Shelter Needs
* 476 households report damaged houses
* 321 households urgently require repairs to their homes
Many families remain exposed to unsafe conditions, with limited access to basic shelter and sanitation. Rebuilding efforts must prioritize durable, climate-resilient housing and community infrastructure.
Protection & Education of Children
* 61 children currently out of school
* 45 children forced into labor due to economic hardship
* 960 school-going children at risk of dropout without immediate intervention
* Immediate support needed to restore safe and nurturing learning environments
Assessments reveal education and child protection as critical priorities. Displacement and economic hardship have disrupted learning and forced children into labor, underscoring the need for urgent intervention.
Psychosocial Support for Elders & Children
* 214 elderly dependents face psychological stress
* Over 1,200 children experienced trauma and emotional disruption
* Community-based mental health care are urgently needed
* Dignity-centered interventions are essential for emotional healing and resilience
The emotional toll on elders and children has been profound. These vulnerable groups face not only the physical aftermath of disaster but also the invisible wounds of uncertainty, grief, and disruption.
Community Coordination & Volunteer Mobilization
Across the 11 affected villages, 219 local contacts have stepped forward to coordinate relief, demonstrating remarkable grassroots leadership and community trust.
Since the onset of the floods, UNITED SIKHS has led a sustained humanitarian response across Panjab delivering food, clean water, clothing, medicines, and fodder for livestock. Mobile clinics were deployed to provide urgent medical care to displaced families and elders. Fuel provisions were also distributed to support transport, and agricultural recovery.
Through these initiatives and a three-phased recovery roadmap, UNITED SIKHS continues to rebuild lives and restore livelihoods.
Donor support is urgently needed to expand these efforts, sustain long-term recovery, and ensure every family can rebuild with dignity.
Fuel the Mission, Join the Recovery Efforts Today
This moment calls for compassion, solidarity, and decisive support. Across 11 flood-affected villages, families are working to rebuild their homes, restore their livelihoods, and reclaim their dignity. Your contribution can help transform recovery into resilience, ensuring communities not only survive, but thrive.
To support or partner in this mission of seva please visit www.unitedsikhs.org or reach out to our donor engagement team at [email protected].
About UNITED SIKHS
UNITED SIKHS is an international, non-profit humanitarian organization affiliated with the U.N., committed to empowering disadvantaged and minority communities across the globe. Its mission is to provide support and resources to those in need, advocating for equality, justice, and human rights. Through various humanitarian projects and advocacy efforts, UNITED SIKHS works to uplift vulnerable communities, aiming to make a lasting positive impact on the world.