Abstract:
The prevailing flood situation in Pakistan has given rise to an urgent need
for potable water, which is essential for the survival of flood-affected
individuals. This research aims to provide a viable solution to the issue of
inadequate and insufficient water supply that arises during a flood event
and explores a cost-effective solution that can be implemented even with
limited resources. Although several products are available in the market to
address the problems of water availability and emergency lighting during
an emergency, none of them offer a comprehensive solution to the issues
faced by flood victims. This report examines the impact of floods, the
devastation they cause, and the primary needs of victims, to arrive at a
solution. The proposed solution is a product called "Umeed", a low-cost,
manual hand pump with a water filtration function, which is designed to
address the basic requirement for clean water on a smaller scale. Thus,
designing a compact product that is portable will urge the local community
to become more self-reliant; in addition to enabling them to move towards
rehabilitation.
