Published 16:13 IST, October 2nd 2019
Hrithik Roshan extends heartfelt condolences to Patna flood victims
While the city of Patna continued to reel under incessant floods, Hrithik Roshan took this opportunity to put out a heartfelt tweet condoling the victims
While the city of Patna in Bihar continued to reel under incessant floods, Bollywood biggie Hrithik Roshan took this opportunity to put out a heartfelt tweet condoling those suffering in the natural disaster which has been wreaking havoc in the State and taking innocent lives. Hrithik Roshan took to Twitter to extend sympathies to those affected by the Bihar floods while hoping that the situation will soon be reverted back to normalcy.
Roshan's film War hits a milestone
As Roshan-starrer War hit the box office today, film trade analyst Komal Nahta took to Twitter to express that 'War' topped the charts for the total no of adance bookings at the box office. As per Nahta, the film has sold 4.05 lakh advance tickets which has been the best ever. Hrithik Roshan had in his previous film Super 30 essayed the role of mathematician Anand Kumar, the founder of the educational program Super 30 in Bihar, and had closely worked within the confines of the State.
Torrential rainfall in Patna
While the monsoons came to a halt in Maharashtra, the flood ravage continued to plunder other parts of India. Quoted as the worst rainfall experienced in 25 years, the pounding rains in Patna did not only destroy houses but also took lives with the death toll amounting to almost 148 in the country with Bihar recording the death of almost 29 in its State. While the onslaught of the rain continued throughout the past week, provisions in the way of food and other amenities were airdropped to the victims stuck in the submerged areas in Patna.
Patna was the worst affected with life coming to a standstill for its citizens. The heavy rains implored the shutting down of schools and colleges. More than 4,000 people, including women and children, were rescued from the flood-affected areas of Patna on September 30 by the NDRF. The Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday had requested the Indian Air Force (IAF) for two helicopters for lifting and airdropping food packets and medicines, in the flood-affected areas of the region. Dewatering machines were also sought by the State to provide relief in the flood-affected areas.
Updated 19:02 IST, October 2nd 2019