Kunal Kapoor has joined hands with NGO Care India to raise funds for the victims of the Jammu and Kashmir flood, which has killed at least 215 people.
“In association with an NGO, I have started a fundraiser to help raise money for the terrible situation in Kashmir,” the actor, who has featured in films Rang De Basanti and Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, tweeted.
“The situation is far worse than u can imagine. And ppl are in need of immediate help. You can help them [sic],” he wrote.
The actor has also shared a link to the site where people can contribute to help those who need it.
The home page of the website reads: “Hi guys, I’m Kunal Kapoor. I’ve been watching the news coverage of the floods in Kashmir and it’s saddening, the number of people whose homes and lives have just been wiped out... I want to do something to help them. And I know there are people just like me, who want to help too.
“So please join me. Let’s raise funds for the people of Kashmir together. Let’s stand by our countrymen and do whatever we can to help them deal with their losses. We can help them gradually rebuild their homes and their lives. We CAN make a difference together.”
The funds will go to Care India, which will distribute survival kits to the affected families and individuals in Jammu and Kashmir.
The kits would include basic amenities for survival such as tarpaulin mats, hygiene kits (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary napkins and disinfectant soaps) and blankets.
Each survival kit costs Rs5,000 (Dh300) and the actor is looking to gather funds for 100 kits.
Official reports indicate that more than 76,500 people have been rescued in Jammu and Kashmir and relief efforts were continuing in flood-hit parts of the state where hundreds remain trapped.