The residents of Mahad and Chiplun are struggling to get back on their feet after the flood wreaked havoc in the Konkan coastal region, two weeks ago. While the state government, citizens and NGOs have sprung into action, Sonu Sood has now lent a helping hand to the flood-affected areas. On Wednesday, the actor sent 625 relief packages to families across Mahad, Chiplun and Kshetrapal.

“A lot of relief funds so far have reached the villages on the main road, but the interior villages haven’t received enough help. I spoke to the sarpanches of Chiplun, Khirdi and Mahad to understand their requirements. They need utensils, buckets, mugs, clean water, milk products and clothes, among other items,” says the actor, who dispatched seven trucks of relief material. “One lakh milk packets will reach the areas in five days’ time. We are hopeful that in a week, relief work will start in full force.”

Additionally, Sood has deployed a 12-member team that has joined the National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers on ground to ensure smooth and equitable distribution of supplies. He explains, “The groups are identifying the pockets where these relief packages are needed the most. We will reach them over the next seven days. From there, we will track down information on other places that require infrastructural support.” Over the next two weeks, the actor intends to help as many villages in Maharashtra as possible.