An 11-month-old baby girl, Nikita, miraculously survived the devastating flash floods that struck Himachal Pradesh on the night of June 30. The incident happened in the Seraj Assembly constituency, where the infant’s parents and grandmother were swept away by the raging waters triggered by heavy rainfall.
Nikita was found alive in their home, completely unaware that the calamity had taken her entire family.
According to officials, Nikita’s father Ramesh, mother Radha, and grandmother Purnu Devi had stepped out in an attempt to divert the overflowing stream behind their house when the water level suddenly surged.
The baby, who had been asleep inside, remained safe as the house withstood the flood. Ramesh’s body has since been recovered, while search operations are still underway for Radha and Purnu Devi.
The incident has moved many across the state and beyond. Several people have reached out to the local administration and taken to social media expressing their willingness to adopt the orphaned child. Currently, Nikita is being cared for by her paternal aunt, Tara Devi.
Smritika Negi, the SDM of Gohar (holding additional charge), confirmed the outpouring of support, stating that she personally receives calls from individuals offering to adopt Nikita. She added that Nikita is a lovely child and that she makes an effort to spend time with her during her visits.
The flash floods on June 30 and July 1 caused widespread destruction in the region, claiming multiple lives and leaving many families homeless. Nikita’s survival, while miraculous, has come at a devastating cost.
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