People of Assam are going through tough times due to the floods as well as coronavirus pandemic.
About 28 lakh people are affected due to the flood. Thousands of houses were damaged, crops destroyed and roads and bridges were washed away at many places.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority along with other government agencies and NGOs is engaged in flood relief operations.
Only a few celebrities have come forward to help the victims. Akshay Kumar is one of them. The actor had donated Rs 1 crore to help the people.
The Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal took to social media to thank the actor.
“Thank you @akshaykumar ji for your kind contribution of ₹1 crore towards Assam flood relief. You have always shown sympathy and support during periods of crisis. As a true friend of Assam, may God shower all blessings to you to carry your glory in the global arena,” he wrote.
