As heavy rain and flooding continue to affect several parts of India, including Assam, Kerala, Gujarat and Odisha, the monsoon is creating another, often overlooked, crisis on the streets. Stray animals are being left vulnerable to rising water levels, unsafe roads, hunger, injuries, infections and displacement. Adivi Sesh and his team are tying up with local animal-welfare NGOs and rescue groups across key cities including Gurugram, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune as well as flood-affected areas with the network. The on-ground effort will focus on rescuing stranded and injured animals, arranging temporary shelter, food, clean drinking water and medical assistance.

Talking to mid-day, he said, “The monsoon is beautiful for many of us, but for thousands of stray animals, especially street dogs, it can become one of the most difficult times of the year. While we have homes to return to when it rains, they are left searching for dry corners, food, and safety. Flooded roads, speeding traffic, infections, and lack of shelter make survival incredibly difficult. I think it's easy to overlook them because we're all busy navigating our own lives, but sometimes it only takes a moment to notice an animal shivering in the rain or struggling to find a safe place. That one moment of compassion can make a huge difference.”