The situation in Kerala remains precarious with water levels still rising dangerously in many rivers and people stranded in many areas waiting for help to arrive.
Midfielder Vinit Rai wrote on his twitter handle, “Sometimes the nicest people have to appear for the toughest test. You are God’s own country and you will always be so. Stay strong Kerala, we are with you. #StayWithKerala.”
Indian National football team captain Sunil Chhetri also expressed his support by posting a short video on Twitter, urging Indians to donate for the Kerala flood victims.
Rescue operations are going on in full swing with the army and local authorities actively involved in securing lives and disbursing aid to stranded people.
“I can feel how the dreadful situation is in Kerala right now. Our thoughts are with Kerala. May the Almighty give them the strength to overcome this tough time,” said Nikhil Poojary, who also plays as a midfielder.
Striker Ashique Kuruniyan, who hails from Kerala, said, “It’s a terrible situation for me out here. Although I have to focus on my game, the situation in Kerala keeps on bothering me every time. I have stopped following the #KeralaFlood news nowadays. Hope we see the end of it soon.”
Chief coach Stephen Constantine, too, tweeted about the grim situation in the southern state.
“Our thoughts today are with our friends in Kerala as bad weather is causing terrible problems,” Constantine said.
It is not just Indians, the entire footballing fraternity across the globe is coming out in support to help the people in the dire situation.
You can also help financially by contributing online: donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in
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