Death toll reached 37 in Kerala floods. Almost 11 out of 14 districts are still affected and many people need support. More than 54,000 people became homeless. CM Pinarayi Vijayan undertook an aerial survey. NDRF, Army and other forces are rescuing people and still continuing operations. Actor Vishal and other Kollywood actors extended support to help those affected by torrential rains.
Actor Vishal tweeted, “Team #ChennaiRescue is looking for contributors for #KeralaRescue” and then he got support from other actors from Kollywood. Suriya along with his brother Karthi donated Rs 25 lakhs for the cause. Not only money, Vishal’s team is accepting medicines, Bed sheets, tooth pastes, first aid kits, biscuits, diapers, sanitary pads and several other relief materials. Team will accept it till 5 pm on Sunday. Later they will be handing money to Kerala CM disaster relief fund and will send across the materials to the needy. Vishal and other Kollywood actors have been extending their support during such disasters. Earlier, during Chennai floods also they have worked hard to help the needy.
Kerala CM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of deceased and Rs 10 lakh to those who lost their property in the Floods.