The grave flood situations present heart-wrenching scenes in Vijayawada. Newborn babies, children, elderly persons, physically handicapped people-hundreds of people struggle for survival amidst the flood waters. Finally, three days after, as the water was not fully but partly receded, some of them rammed their way out on foot and the rest were rescued with the help of NDRF and SDRF teams.
Particularly, aged people and children who have not taken any proper food are trying by hook and crook to come out of the floods somehow. Drums, truck tubes, plastic boxes-everything that people lay hands on-are being used in desperation to survive and reach dry land outside the flooded areas. The NDRF is carrying out rescue work in flood-affected areas and has so far managed to shift children, pregnant women, and elderly people to safer places.
The situation is no different in Telangana, where Khammam is literally abuzz in floodwaters, and hundreds of people are still trapped, hopeful of succor. This crisis saw the film industry come forward with monetary aid as many celebrities announced hefty donations. From “Ayy” Movie Unit to “Kalki” producers Ashwini Dutt ₹25 lakh.
Also Read : Prakasam Barrage Sets an All-Time Record After 125 Years!
Jr NTR announced ₹1 crore each for the two Telugu states, Vishwak Sen pledged ₹10 lakh, Sidhu Jonnalagadda ₹30 lakh for both the states, Superstar Mahesh Babu ₹1 crore for both the states, Balakrishna ₹1 crore, Pawan Kalyan ₹ 1 crore and actress Ananya Nagalla ₹5 lakh each for both the states to the Chief Ministers’ Relief Funds of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Very recently, Megastar Chiranjeevi, too, has joined the donations bandwagon for the flood victims. He announced donation of ₹50 lakh each to the CMs’ Relief Funds of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Chiranjeevi felt sad over the devastation caused by the floods in the Telugu states. “It’s time for everyone to give, in whatever possible way to contribute to the relief measures,” he said.
He declared a donation of ₹1 crore- ₹50 lakh each to the CM Relief Funds of AP and Telangana. Chiranjeevi also condoled the loss of innocent lives and appreciated efforts by the state governments headed by the Chief Ministers to improve the situation. He wished that people will be in safety and tough times will pass sooner. He shared his feelings with the world on social media through a tweet.
