The situation has worsened in Kerala as the death toll in Kerala has risen to 324 with the lakhs of people have been left homeless due to unstoppable rains. The state is witnessing worst flood condition with people around the country trying their best to contribute and support the people of Kerala floods. Crops and property worth Rs 8,000 crore have been damaged, according to media reports. A lot of people are extending their support to the victims by contributing money and everything that is possible. Celebrities from the film industry have also been urging their fans to support as much as they can.
Recently, Actor Karthi and Suriya handed over a cheque of Rs 25 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund. Other celebrities including Kamal Haasan, Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Sethupathi, Sidharth, Dhanush have donated money. Allu Arjun has donated Rs 25 lakh, Kamal Haasan Rs 25 lakh, Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan Rs 25 lakh, Anupama Parameshwaran Rs 1 lakh, Vijay Sethupathi Rs 25 lakh, Siddharth Rs 10 lakh, Dhanush Rs 15 lakh, Sivakarthikeyan Rs 10 lakh, Nayanthara Rs 10 lakh, Vishal Rs 10 lakh, Vijay Devarakonda Rs 5 lakh among others have helped their bit. Actor Siddharth started a #KeralaDonationChallenge and begged people to contribute too. Another celebrity who joined the cause is Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has helped Kerala flood victims. Resul Pookutty took to social media to thank Shah Rukh Khan for the help.
Thank you so much @iamsrk me personally and the people of kerala are indebted to you for your generosity and quick action…respect 🙏🙏🙏
— resul pookutty (@resulp) August 17, 2018
I have personally reached out to most of them @SrBachchan @iamsrk and @arrahman were quick to react and we are consolidating our fare share of help to #Keralafloods and my fraternity says #istandwithkerela I’m humbled! Thank you so much !
— resul pookutty (@resulp) August 17, 2018
I dare you. I beg of you!
What do I have to do to make you read and share this?
I did the #KeralaDonationChallenge
It was awesome!
Will you? Please?#KeralaFloods#SaveKerala@CMOKerala pic.twitter.com/9RmMjSKVBC
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) August 16, 2018
Emergency numbers #keralafloods 😞😞 pic.twitter.com/lMAynDHmqT
— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) August 16, 2018
Highest respect to all those who are contributing towards Kerala flood relief. Salutations to Indian Army, Navy, Airforce & other rescue forces for their invaluable efforts at ground zero. #KeralaFloods #StandwithKerala #KeralaFloodRescue
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) August 19, 2018
#KeralaFloods Army men at work!! Hope help reaches out in every possible way and in time. pic.twitter.com/gpFYaNmzrx
— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) August 16, 2018
Sincere Prayers … for all out there to be safe 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #KeralaFloods
— soundarya rajnikanth (@soundaryaarajni) August 16, 2018
Kerala is sinking under floods & situation is bad.Need of the hour is to contribute for reconstruction & rebuilding of Kerala.I have done my small bit by contributing a sum,i request everyone to help Kerala get back on its feet & it's our duty to help our neighbour #PrayForKerala pic.twitter.com/LXu4LpGSjc
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) August 16, 2018
Heartbreaking to see our families in Kerala go through so much distress.
Let us extend our fullest support and Pray for the safety and well being of all affected by the floods #KeralaFloods— Sai Pallavi (@Sai_Pallavi92) August 16, 2018
Kerala is sinking under floods & situation is bad.Need of the hour is to contribute for reconstruction & rebuilding of Kerala.I have done my small bit by contributing a sum,i request everyone to help Kerala get back on its feet & it's our duty to help our neighbour #PrayForKerala pic.twitter.com/LXu4LpGSjc
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) August 16, 2018
Please pass this on🙏🏻#HelpEachOther ..Stay Strong Kerala !! #KeralaRainsHelp #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/rdykApYabi
— Nayanthara✨ (@NayantharaU) August 16, 2018
#PrayForKerala #keralafloods emergency numbers 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/Tcz0mXnp3V
— Shalini (@shalinipandey93) August 16, 2018