Following a devastating flood, some survivors adapt well, showing a growth trajectory and resilience, while others do not. This qualitative study aims to explore the precursors of resilience among survivors of the 2018 Kerala flood in India. Twenty-one survivors were interviewed with seven semi-structured questions aimed at unpacking their lived experiences. Responses were thematically analyzed, and three themes emerged: dispositional, cognitive, and situational attributes. Dispositional attributes incorporate adaptive processes to meet emerging challenges and include self-efficacy, hope, optimism, striving, and grit. Cognitive attributes include cognitive reframing and flexibility, which facilitate survivors' ability to analyze situations and formulate adaptable solutions. Situational attributes incorporate social support, community embeddedness, and collective efficacy, which create an avenue for overcoming situational demands. These attributes contribute to survivors' resilience in countering the adverse consequences of the flood.