https://www.indiawaterportal.org/environment/the-first-infrastructure-the-human-networks-behind-urban-flood-response-in-hyderabad https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-24/kljui5is/7.png In October 2020, water levels in some neighbourhoods of Hyderabad reached 12 feet. At Nadeem Colony in Tolichowki, one of the first settlements to report rising waters, boats were deployed to rescue people and move them to safer grounds. https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-24/htlxw6g2/6.png Colonies in Hyderabad were submerged overnight with floodwater mixed with sewage. https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-24/3xqpy56b/5.jpg Map of locations affected by flooding across the three typologies: river/nala overflow, tank catchment and bund breakage.  https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-24/wguvoe86/4.png Several localities, such as the Al Jubail colony, continued to be under several feet of water even after the rains stopped. https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-24/m0jnu0zi/3.jpg Some of the relief items were distributed to the rescued people immediately. https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-24/j2horih8/9.jpg Building back agents: Young volunteers of Safa Bait ul Maal assemble essentials from functional markets and covert shadikhanas, transforming them into flood-relief centres. https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-24/33ps6m99/unnamed.jpg Essentials from functional markets like vessels, buckets, pillows, blankets and groceries are arranged in the temporary flood relief shelters for distribution. https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-24/3dhhheef/unnamed.png A base map of water bodies and stream paths by Hyderabad Urban Lab indiawaterportal en 2026-06-26T11:59:22.468Z The first infrastructure: The human networks behind urban flood response in Hyderabad Hyderabad, Watermanagement, Environment, Urbanflood, Humannetwork, First Infrastructure https://www.indiawaterportal.org/rivers-and-lakes/rivers/walking-with-rivers-how-communities-across-india-are-reconnecting-with-freshwater-ecosystems https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-26/jb3gbtwi/3.jpeg Communities in AP, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka braved the summer heat to stand up for river stewardship. https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-26/8nmy4s73/2.jpeg Community members in Karnataka joined the global WalkingRivers movement to protect the fragile freshwater ecosystems. https://media.assettype.com/indiawaterportal/2026-06-26/ngbt5c2o/1.jpeg Through nature journaling, mindful listening, and dialogue, participants highlighted both the ecological challenges and the resilient community efforts. indiawaterportal en 2026-06-26T04:02:43.517Z Walking with rivers: How communities across India are reconnecting with freshwater ecosystems WalkingRivers initiative, River conservation India, Foundation for Ecological Security, Community-led river restoration, Water Commons protection, Indian river ecosystems, Mahi River ravine degradation, Papagni River biodiversity, Waghadi River restoration, River stewardship and awareness