By Entertainment Desk

Punjab has been hit by devastating floods.
Villages in Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, and Ferozepur were badly affected.
Thousands of homes, fields, and roads went under water.
But the response to this disaster showed the high spirit of Punjab.
Celebrities, industrialists, radio stations, and social workers joined together.

Bollywood and Punjabi Stars Step Forward

Akshay Kumar donated ₹ 5 crore for relief and rebuilding homes. He called it “Sewa” and said Punjab is like his family.

Salman Khan, through his Being Human foundation, sent five rescue boats. He also promised to adopt villages near the border in Ferozepur district.

Randeep Hooda personally visited flood-hit areas. He distributed food, clothes, and medicines with the NGO Global Sikhs. He also met affected families in Gurdaspur.

Sonu Sood launched a helpline for relief. He promised to reach 2,000 affected villages in a phased way. Boats, ambulances, and mobile clinics were sent under his supervision.

Diljit Dosanjh adopted 10 villages in Gurdaspur and Amritsar. His team is working on food supply, medical aid, and rebuilding houses.

Ammy Virk pledged to support 200 families who lost their homes. He arranged tractors to clear blocked roads and helped in temporary shelter camps.

Gippy Grewal sent truckloads of cattle fodder to villages where animals were starving. His team also set up free food langar.

Karan Aujla donated a motor boat worth ₹ 3.5 lakh to an NGO in Ludhiana. He also arranged medicines, food packets, and fodder for cattle. His Canadian concerts raised additional funds.

Sonam Bajwa and Nimrat Khaira used their social media to mobilize funds and awareness. They promoted trusted NGOs and encouraged fans to donate directly.

Global Punjabi Diaspora

Canadian Punjabi radio stations ran live donation drives.
Listeners across Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary contributed money.
Funds were quickly transferred to Punjab NGOs working in Kapurthala and Jalandhar.

Punjabi business houses in Canada and the UK sent medical supplies.
Young volunteers abroad coordinated with teams in Punjab through social media.

Local Industrialists and Social Workers

A Kapurthala-based industrialist provided water pumps and generators.
Factory owners in Jalandhar gave shelter to migrant workers trapped by floods.
Shopkeepers distributed food and clothes free of cost.

Doctors and teachers formed mobile teams for relief camps.
Students from universities in Patiala and Ludhiana joined as volunteers.

Unity Beyond Religion

Sikh gurdwaras, Hindu temples, and Muslim mosques opened doors to all.
Langars served food round the clock.
Community kitchens ran in every affected village.
Volunteers worked without asking about religion or caste.

Spirit of Punjab

The floods caused destruction.
But Punjab answered with courage and unity.
Celebrities gave money and global attention.
Industrialists gave machines and logistics.
Social workers gave time and service.

The world once again saw Punjab’s message:
In crisis, we stand together.

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