XtraTime Web Desk: Kerala is now facing its biggest natural disaster as over 300 people already died and lakhs have been homeless for the floods that have ravaged the southern state. “Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. 80 dams opened, 324 lives lost and 223139 people are in about 1500+ relief camps,” Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted on Friday evening.
Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. 80 dams opened, 324 lives lost and 223139 people are in about 1500+ relief camps. Your help can rebuild the lives of the affected. Donate to https://t.co/FjYFEdOsyl #StandWithKerala.
— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) August 17, 2018
Coming in support of Kerala and spreading awareness of the floods many sportspersons have taken to social media.
“Everyone in Kerala, please be safe and stay indoors as much as you can. Hope the situation recovers soon. Also, I thank the Indian army and NDRF for their incredible support in this critical condition. Stay strong and stay safe,” Indian Cricket Captain, Virat Kohli, who currently is in England, tweeted.
Everyone in Kerala, please be safe and stay indoors as much as you can. Hope the situation recovers soon. Also, thanking the Indian army and NDRF for their incredible support in this critical condition. Stay strong and stay safe.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 17, 2018
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted regarding the relief work for the Kerala floods.
Getting a lot of information about the dire situation in Chengannur. Am sure it is one of the priorities of rescue & relief teams. @indiannavy @IndiaCoastGuard #KeralaFloods
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 18, 2018
Cricketer Rohit Sharma also tweeted and said, “Praying for the people and the animals of Kerala hope the city stands tall and battles through this. The nation is standing beside you.”
Praying for the people and the animals of Kerala ? hope Kerala stands tall and battles through this. The nation is standing beside you
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 18, 2018
Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri, Footballer CK Vineeth and former Kerala Blasters star and FC Pune City forward Iaian Hume said, “Devastated to see what’s going on in Kerala with the horrendous weather & floods. A state full of nothing but love & good natured people, getting their lives torn apart by these adverse… “ in Tweeter and also sent an instagram link.
Kerala needs one big assist, let’s all do our bit. pic.twitter.com/wWDFoqLdP9
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) August 17, 2018
Urgent need to transfer two tons of relief aid from Trivandrum airport to Kochi. If anyone has transportation facilities or if you can arrange, please contact Rahul 09048471234. #KeralaFloodRelief
— CK Vineeth (@ckvineeth) August 18, 2018
Our thoughts are with the people of #Kerala in these difficult times.
Stay strong. Stay safe.#KeralaFloods #KeralaSOS #HeroISL pic.twitter.com/G2SYRmOSzr
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) August 17, 2018
Harbhajan Singh also used their social media accounts to share important numbers as well as details regarding the donation process. As he said, “The people in Kerala need all the help possible, to deal with the crisis and get back on their feet. Here’s some information on where and how you can help them out.
The people in Kerala need all the help possible, to deal with the crisis and get back on their feet. Here’s some information on where and how you can help them out. #PrayForKerala#SOSKerala #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/nq6WHXzCml
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 17, 2018
Another star cricketer Hardik Pandya shared a video and wrote, “God’s own Country needs our help I request everyone to do their bit to help our brothers and sisters in #Kerala – https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in “
God’s own Country needs our help ?
I request everyone to do their bit to help our brothers and sisters in #Kerala – https://t.co/UzevVKSfvi pic.twitter.com/ZPi85imBG1
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 17, 2018
Tennis star Sania Mirza wrote, “Prayers and thoughts with the people of Kerala.”
Prayers and thoughts with the people of Kerala ?
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) August 17, 2018