SRK expresses deep concern for Punjab flood-affected victims
SRK expresses deep concern for Punjab flood-affected victims
Known for his deep concern for people affected by natural calamities and supporting them,
Shah Rukh Khan has now stood-up to express concern for flood-affected residents in Punjab, sharing prayers and encouragement through social media as the State continues to battle the devastating impact of heavy floods.
In his message he wrote in his Instagram Story, that his heart goes out to those in Punjab impacted by these devastating floods. Sending prayers and strength. The spirit of Punjab shall never break. May God bless them all.
Notably, the Film industry has reacted as Punjab faces severe flooding. Several celebrities like Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol, Shilpa Shetty, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Alia Bhatt expressed solidarity, with Alia sharing donation links. Sonu Sood launched a helpline and ensured full assistance. Diljit Dosanjh adopted ten villages, and Ammy Virk pledged to rebuild 200 homes. Sonam Bajwa, Gippy Grewal, Satinder Sartaaj, and Karan Aujla joined in with relief efforts, showing how the entertainment community is uniting to help Punjab recover.
About Punjab floods
According to a news report reveals that Punjab is facing its worst floods in nearly 40 years, with 29 deaths reported across 12 districts. Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir caused rivers, including the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, to overflow. Pathankot saw the highest toll with six deaths; three fatalities each were reported in Hoshiarpur, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Mansa, Rupnagar, and Barnala.
Five other districts each experienced one death. Three people remain missing in Pathankot.
Meanwhile, as per government data (August 1–September 1), around 2.56 lakh people have been affected, with Gurdaspur alone accounting for 1.45 lakh residents across 321 flood-hit villages.
News Edit KV Raman
