Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal thanked Akshay Kumar for his selfless contribution towards the Assam flood relief. He tweeted, "Thank you @akshaykumar ji for your kind contribution of ₹1 crore towards Assam flood relief. You have always shown sympathy and support during periods of crisis. As a true friend of Assam, may God shower all blessings to you to carry your glory in the global arena." Check out his CM's tweet here -
Thank you @akshaykumar ji for your kind contribution of ₹1 crore towards Assam flood relief. You have always shown sympathy and support during periods of crisis. As a true friend of Assam, may God shower all blessings to you to carry your glory in the global arena.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) August 18, 2020
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), more than 3000 villages in the state are affected, 1.28 lakh hectares of agricultural land submerged and 44 thousand people living in relief camps, with Barpeta being one of the worst-hit regions with more than 5 lakh cases.