was allocated to those who lost
their land in the floods. The most
interesting initiatives were taken
by individual villages. Local bodies
were formed that collected funds
for the unfortunate households.
They distributed medicines, clothes
and food to those residing in the
relief camps. It was an efficient
response from a highly sensitive
community.
The storm that conquered the
night presented an even more tragic
morning. The Ladakhis simply
accepted the challenges of this
natural calamity and voluntarily
launched a community-wide
support to help those affected.
With the help of the Army and
ITBP which were at the forefront of
the rescue work, civilians pitched
in for rescue and relief works.
The floods were u