Mumbai
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s Meer Foundation has reached out to families affected by the recent floods in Punjab and distributed essential relief kits to support their rehabilitation, the organisation said on Thursday.
Punjab is reeling from one of its worst flood disasters in decades, triggered by the swelling of the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, along with seasonal rivulets, following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
The initiative, undertaken in partnership with local NGOs, will cover 1,500 households across Amritsar, Patiala, Fazilka, and Ferozepur districts, the foundation said in a statement.
The drive aims to address the immediate health, safety, and shelter needs of flood-affected families while helping them rebuild their lives with dignity, it added.
Last week, Shah Rukh extended support to the people of Punjab in a post on the social media platform X.
"My heart goes out to those in Punjab impacted by these devastating floods. Sending prayers and strength… The spirit of Punjab shall never break… may God bless them all," the 59-year-old actor wrote in the post.
Meer Foundation, a philanthropic initiative founded by Khan, has in the past supported disaster relief efforts and social campaigns across different parts of the country.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Meer Foundation has joined hands with Voice of Amritsar (VOA) to support flood-affected families in Punjab. Together, they will provide relief to around 500 families living along the Ravi River with essentials like beds, mattresses, gas stoves, fans, water purifiers, clothes, and more, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity.
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Earlier, VOA also set up medical camps with AIIMS doctors to provide free treatment, while stars like Kapil Sharma and Jasbir Jassi extended their support to boost morale. This collaboration shows the true spirit of seva, unity, and humanity.
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