Actor John Abraham says he is extremely disturbed by what is happening in Kerala, where heavy rains have led to flooding of several districts.
John, who had the fondest childhood memories of Kerala, on Thursday morning, urged people to donate to the Chief Minister's fund to help the flood-hit people.
"Extremely disturbed by what is happening in Kerala. My fondest childhood memories have been there. Please come forward and donate to the chief minister's fund," John wrote.
Extremely disturbed by what is happening in Kerala. My fondest childhood memories have been there. Please come forward and donate to the chief minister's fund. https://t.co/SzIywiupqA
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) August 16, 2018
With rains still pouring down heavily leading to flooding of dams and rivers across Kerala, 12 fresh deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the toll to 79, since August 8.
Entire Kerala has been on a red alert since Wednesday evening. A total of 28 deaths were reported on the day. The deaths on Thursday were reported from Malappuram, Kozhikode, Palakkad and Thrissur.
Pathanamthitta district in central Kerala has been the worst affected in the last 24 hours as thousands of people were trapped in their homes in Ranni, Aranmula and Kozhencherry.
Fishing boats from Kollam reached the flooded areas as the rescue operation continued with the aid of defence personnel.
Entire building in landslide #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/ruhi07e5Vt
— Muhammed Ashref (@ashref_c) August 16, 2018
'No way to escape from this place... This is condition inside the house. Water will soon move up. It has already reached the staircase level. Please pray'
— Firstpost (@firstpost) August 16, 2018
SoS message from #Chengannur #KeralaFloods #LiveUpdates https://t.co/Mxu27WiRjn pic.twitter.com/8b6veE4UHQ
My dear #NationalMedia this is #KochiAirport as of now! Do you all have any idea the extend of #KeralaFloods still it’s not a #NationalCalamity! My #Keralites we have to deal with this on our own! Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/i59XAbufsr
— resul pookutty (@resulp) August 16, 2018
Just met the hon’ble CM of Kerala. I understand the state needs more funds than relief material. Please donate generously to ”CMDRF”. #Keralafloods #CMDRF @CMOKerala pic.twitter.com/hyV2AG1YA5
— Actor Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) August 16, 2018
Dramatic visuals of a young child being rescued in Aluva by @indiannavy #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/RwIvqLlrKh
— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) August 16, 2018
Tragic to see what’s happening in #KeralaFloods please help in whatever way you can. #PrayForKerala pic.twitter.com/oWkqvuhuoH
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 16, 2018
Cochin Airport as captured from a navy helicopter. Crisis in #KeralaFloods needs more attention than it's getting pic.twitter.com/02tIhaVmzv
— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) August 16, 2018
Worst Flood In The Century Has Killed At Least 114 People In Kerala. Thousands Have Been Displaced
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) August 16, 2018
If You're Stuck:
๐Call STD Code Of Your Area +1077 To Alert The Rescue Team
๐Contact District Control Room Numbers
๐๐ฎ๐ณ#KeralaFloods #KeralaFloodRelief #KeralaSOS #KeralaFlood pic.twitter.com/SSyjUsNeg6
I dare you. I beg of you!
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) August 16, 2018
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
#Salute To Indian Air Force and The Brave Heart #KeralaFloods #KeralaFloodRelief #Keralarains pic.twitter.com/n3dZfnMDWe
— Hari Vj Fanatic (@Vijayfanzh) August 16, 2018
#KeralaFloods
— Lakshmi ๐ซ (@lakshmideepu_) August 16, 2018
Pls help this family pic.twitter.com/gbYNAPg0Cg
Watch: A massive landslip in Ambayathode in Kannur district of Kerala, caught on camera #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/6jYTAo1UIb
— The Hindu (@the_hindu) August 16, 2018
Onam holidays for all schools in Kerala will commence from 17th Aug & reopen 29th Aug. Request @PrakashJavdekar to align the holidays of Kendriya Vidyalaya schools also to these dates, considering the crisis situation. #KeralaFloods
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 16, 2018