Rashmika donates for Wayanad fund
By : Bhawana Sharma
Update: 2024-08-03 18:45 GMT
Rashmika Mandanna, who hails from Kodagu district in Karnataka, has donated ₹10 lakh towards relief work at Wayanad district which had recently faced severe landslides as a mark of her generosity. With her donation towards flood relief fund she becomes one of the few actresses who have shown financial backing for those affected in the region.
Earlier, Tamil actor Chiyaan Vikram announced a ₹20 lakh donation for rescue and relief operations through Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. This contribution was confirmed by Yuvraj who manages Vikram which has received wide attention both from fans and public alike.
The death toll has tragically risen to 285 as rescue operations continue. In Wayanad, health workers are tirelessly providing critical care to injured survivors and doing post-mortems on the dead.
On Tuesday morning, Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala and Noolpuzha hamlets were hit by massive landslides caused by heavy rains. According to the State Health Minister Veena George by 7 am today, there had been 256 autopsies done on both full bodies and parts of bodies. Among these, the district administration has already taken into its custody 154 bodies which have been autopsied. These autopsies were performed on human remains recovered from Pothukal area in Malappuram district.
Those who want to help the cause can donate online at Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Your support may significantly help affected people and further rescue efforts.
Rashmika Mandanna’s generous contribution along with others such as Chiyaan Vikram demonstrates solidarity within the entertainment industry for disaster area regions in question. Their acts not only provide immediate financial aid but also inspire others to help in relief initiatives.
For more information and updates about how you can support this cause visit Chief Minister’s Relief Fund Official Website.