Kartik Aaryan joins Salman Khan in Assam flood relief effort

Kartik Aaryan has donated Rs 1 crore to the state's Chief Minister's Relief Fund.

Kartik Aaryan has stepped forward for Assam. He has donated Rs 1 crore to the state’s Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The contribution comes as the state continues to battle severe flooding. His gesture follows a similar move by Salman Khan just days earlier.

The Assam CM’s office confirmed the donation on X. The post expressed gratitude for the actor’s generous support. It called the gesture commendable and timely, especially given how badly the state has been hit this year.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also shared his own message of thanks. He said he was truly moved by Aaryan’s contribution. He added that the support would go a long way in helping the people of Assam through this difficult period.

Salman Khan had already been involved before this. He quietly partnered with one of his fan clubs based in Assam. Together, they launched a phased relief campaign through his NGO, Being Human. The effort reportedly started with distributing food to families in need.

Other Bollywood stars have pitched in as well, though in different ways. Bhumi Pednekar and Alia Bhatt have both used their social media platforms to spread awareness. They have been sharing resources and relief information with their followers.

The situation on the ground, however, remains serious. According to the latest ASDMA bulletin, two more deaths were reported in Sivasagar district. One of the victims was a child. This has pushed the year’s flood death toll to 80.

Around 2.12 lakh people are currently affected across four districts. These include Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat and Sivasagar. Charaideo has been hit the hardest. Nearly 80,000 people there have been displaced from their homes.

There has been some improvement since Wednesday. Back then, more than three lakh people were reported affected. Despite the drop in numbers, relief operations are still in full swing across the state.

Authorities have set up 112 relief camps so far. These camps are currently housing over 75,000 displaced residents. Multiple agencies are working together on the ground. The Army, NDRF, SDRF and other state bodies remain actively involved in rescue and relief efforts.

As Assam works through one of its toughest flood seasons in recent memory, support from public figures like Aaryan and Khan is being seen as a welcome boost. For many affected families, though, the road to recovery is still just beginning.