GUWAHATI: The devastating floods in Assam have triggered an outpouring of support, with several celebrities and prominent personalities stepping forward to contribute to relief and rehabilitation efforts.As the flood situation continues to affect several districts, rescue and relief operations remain underway.According to news agency PTI, the latest fatality was reported from Golaghat district, taking the death toll in this year’s floods to 99.List of celebrities and prominent personalities who supported Assam flood victims:KARTIK AARYANActor Kartik Aaryan contributed Rs 1 crore to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support flood relief efforts in the state.Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked the actor for his contribution, calling the gesture “heartening”.“Truly heartened by your generous contribution, @TheAaryanKartik. Your support will go a long way in helping the people of Assam,” CM Sarma wrote on X.RANDEEP HOODAActor Randeep Hooda joined a relief distribution programme in Sivasagar district, where he provided essential supplies to families affected by the floods.Hooda participated in a relief drive organised by Global Sikhs in the Nimaijan area and distributed rations and other essential materials among flood victims. He also visited Gurudwara Sahib in Sivasagar and offered prayers for those affected.The actor also served food through langar at the Sivasagar railway station, where several flood-affected families had arrived from surrounding areas.“Humanity is above everything else. I have been working with the same team, which is Global Sikhs, for the past many years, and the groundwork they do is amazing.”Hooda said the team was also preparing kits containing immediate necessities for affected families.ANUPAM KHERActor Anupam Kher expressed concern over the Assam floods and urged people to contribute to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.Kher shared a video on Instagram describing the situation as deeply saddening and appealed to his followers to support those affected.“ASSAM FLOODS ! The heartbreaking images from the Assam floods have left me deeply saddened.“Thousands of families have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and, in many cases, their loved ones. Even innocent animals have not been spared by this tragedy,” he wrote.The actor also shared details of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and urged people to contribute.“If you are able to, please consider contributing to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Assam. Every contribution, big or small, can bring hope to someone trying to rebuild their life. Contribute through cheque or demand draft! My thoughts are with the people of Assam,” he added.ALIA BHATTActor Alia Bhatt expressed concern over the Assam floods and urged her fans and followers to support relief efforts.Bhatt shared a post on her Instagram story highlighting the scale of the crisis and the need for immediate assistance.“Right now, floods are affecting so many parts of our country, with Assam being among the hardest hit, facing an incredibly challenging time…More than 60 lives have been lost. Lakhs of people have been displaced. Entire families have lost their homes, their land, their livestock… and for some even the people they love,” she wrote.The actor said such situations happen every year and stressed the need for both immediate relief and long-term support.“It happens every year, and it still catches us off guard. Assam needs immediate relief right now, and it’ll need support for the long road to recovery. If you’ve been wondering how you can help. I’ll be sharing a few ways we can support relief efforts over the next few days, through organisations, working on the ground,” she added.SAMAY RAINA Stand-up comedian and content creator Samay Raina donated Rs 10 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for people affected by the floods.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Raina for the contribution. The Chief Minister’s Office shared an acknowledgement of the donation on X along with the RTGS transaction advice.“HCM Dr @himantabiswa acknowledges the contribution of 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund by Shri Samay Raina.”Raina’s contribution came as relief and rehabilitation operations continued across flood-hit areas of the state.GURU RANDHAWAPunjabi singer-songwriter Guru Randhawa donated Rs 5 lakh towards Assam flood relief efforts, according to his team.The contribution will support emergency relief operations in flood-affected regions of Upper Assam.“The devastation in Assam is heartbreaking, and we cannot let our brothers and sisters fight this crisis alone. While rescue teams and administrative authorities are doing their best, I appeal to everyone nationwide to pitch in and support the recovery.”AYUSHMANN KHURRANA AND TAHIRA KASHYAPActor Ayushmann Khurrana and his wife and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap have extended support to Assam by donating to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.Their contribution will support relief and rehabilitation efforts for families affected by the floods.BHUMI PEDNEKARActor Bhumi Pednekar urged people to support relief efforts in flood-hit Assam.In a video shared on Instagram, Pednekar highlighted the displacement and destruction caused by the floods and appealed to people to contribute supplies and donations.“There have been a lot of bad floods in Assam. The situation is so bad that 7.5 lakh people have been evacuated. More than 40 people have died, and the death toll is increasing. Entire villages have been washed away, animals have been washed away. Whatever they had, everything is finished. Not many people are talking about it, but I have complete faith.”She also recalled the support extended to flood-hit regions during previous disasters.“Like last year, the whole country was standing. Punjab, Jammu, Bihar, Maharashtra. We showed a sense of community service. You sent so many supplies, donated, that time has come again. This time Assam needs us. Assam needs a lot of supplies. Food, mattresses, sanitation, evacuation. If you see the visuals, your heart will break. It is very very heartbreaking, and Assam really needs our support. I request everyone to donate as much as possible. And spread this message a little.”NITA AMBANI Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita M Ambani announced a contribution of Rs 21 crore to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support families affected by the floods.“Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest solidarity are with the people of Assam. My heart goes out to every family who has been affected by these devastating floods. Please know that you are not alone,” said Nita Ambani, as quoted by a release.GAUTAM ADANI Industrialist Gautam Adani contributed Rs 11 crore to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for flood-affected people.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to Adani for the contribution and said it would strengthen the government’s efforts to assist affected families.“I was heartened to learn that Shri Gautam Adani Ji has made an online contribution of Rs 11 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to strengthen our efforts to assist those affected by the Assam floods,” Sarma said.The Chief Minister also said Adani had been mobilising resources to support relief efforts for thousands of affected families on the ground.“His genuine affection for the people of Assam and his instinct to stand by them in their hour of need are truly commendable.”A GROWING WAVE OF SUPPORTThe contributions and appeals come as Assam continues to battle severe flooding, with several districts reporting inundation and displacement.From financial contributions to on-ground relief distribution and public appeals for donations, celebrities and prominent personalities have joined efforts to support people affected by the floods.(With inputs from ANI, PTI)
