Andhra Pradesh, Telangana rain LIVE updates: Actor Jr NTR donates Rs 1 crore

Jr NTR, a Telugu actor, gave Rs 50 lakhs each to the Chief Minister's Relief Funds of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to help with flood relief operations. The latest floods caused severe destruction, displacing people and demolishing houses in both states. Aside from the 'RRR' star, the 'Kalki 2898 AD' producers have also contributed Rs 25 lakh to the relief fund.

Jr. NTR informed followers about the beautiful gift on X and showed compassion for people impacted by the floods. In his tweet, which was translated into English, he wrote, "I am deeply moved by the recent floods in two Telugu states due to heavy rains. I pray to God that Telugu people recover from this calamity soon. On my part, I am announcing a donation of 50 lakhs each to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governments to help the measures taken by the Governments of the two Telugu States for relief from the flood disaster (sic).”

రెండు తెలుగు రాష్ట్రాల్లో ఇటీవల కురిసిన భారీ వర్షాల వల్ల జరుగుతున్న వరద భీభత్సం నన్ను ఎంతగానో కలచివేసింది. అతిత్వరగా ఈ విపత్తు నుండి తెలుగు ప్రజలు కోలుకోవాలని నేను ఆ దేవుడిని ప్రార్థిస్తున్నాను.

వరద విపత్తు నుండి ఉపశమనం కోసం రెండు తెలుగు రాష్ట్రాల ప్రభుత్వాలు తీసుకొనే చర్యలకి…

— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) September 3, 2024

Vyjayanthi Movies also released a statement regarding X and confirmed their involvement.

Let's strive for a better tomorrow.@AndhraPradeshCM pic.twitter.com/AvneI83YAo

— Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) September 2, 2024

Meanwhile, at least 19 people have perished and over 17,000 have been evacuated from various regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as heavy rains continue to devastate the states, causing severe floods. Approximately 140 trains have been cancelled, with several being redirected.

Heavy rains and flooding caused by a low-pressure system have resulted in road closures, cutting off many towns and leaving hundreds stranded.

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