Urban flooding refers to the inundation of parts or entire cities due to excessive water levels compounded by the inadequacy of city infrastructure to manage drainage effectively. This phenomenon is exacerbated by climate change-induced factors like intensified river overflow, storm surges, and heavy rainfall. The peril of urban flooding brings about profound consequences. It poses threats to human life through drownings, vehicular mishaps, and structural collapses. Furthermore, the economic toll is substantial, as transportation networks and businesses suffer damage and disruption, a trend anticipated to worsen due to escalating urbanization and the prevalence of severe weather events. Over the past few decades, numerous cities across India, spanning from major metropolises to smaller urban centers, have grappled with recurrent flood occurrences. Cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru, among others, find themselves confronting floods almost annually. The aftermath of the urban floods leaves communities grappling with profound loss. Many individuals lose their assets, personal items of sentimental value, homes, livelihoods, and even loved ones. There are widespread relocations, both permanent and temporary, accompanied by a notable lack of choice and autonomy for those affected. Among those affected by urban floods, psychiatric morbidity was prevalent, including symptoms indicative of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, increased substance abuse, feelings of helplessness and uncertainty, insomnia, worry about the recurrence of floods, mistrust, and increased psychological distress. Concurrently, health issues and associated secondary psychosocial concerns were widespread among individuals seeking post-flood assistance. Following the urban floods, the response has involved combined efforts from state, local institutions, and non-governmental organizations to address the diverse psychosocial issues. It encompassed initiatives such as psychosocial support and mental health services, providing alternative livelihood opportunities, and efforts by NGOs to engage children and communities in disaster risk reduction (DRR) practices. NIMHANS has been extending support to provide psychosocial aid and rehabilitation in these events. Despite these efforts, learnings from the urban floods also underscored the importance of building urban community resilience and emphasized the need for a systemic response in psychosocial support and mental health services. As urbanization continues to accelerate and cities expand, the threat of urban flooding looms larger, endangering communities with greater frequency and severity. The future indicates even more serious challenges, requiring a proactive approach that integrates DRR strategies into urban planning. Thus, as cities burgeon and hazards multiply, a holistic approach embracing resilience and community well-being becomes imperative to navigate the tumultuous waters ahead.