SaralnamaMassive rains cause floods in Punjab. Actor Vicky Kaushal extends support on 1 Sep 2023. He praises people helping affected communities. Punjab faces severe flooding as Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers overflow. Over 1,000 villages and 61,000 hectares of farmland affected. Hardest-hit areas include Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, and Amritsar. Other celebrities like Diljit Dosanjh, Gippy Grewal, and Sonu Sood also offer help. Sonu Sood launches helpline (+91 7888675107) through his charity foundation. Vicky shares message on Instagram, praying for victims. He plans to contribute and calls for long-term support. Char Dham Yatra and Hemkund Sahib pilgrimages suspended till 5 Sep 2023. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 19:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Massive rains cause floods in Punjab
- Actor Vicky Kaushal extends support on 1 Sep 2023
- He praises people helping affected communities