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#2. Wonderful outpouring of help and support from cricketers across the world, for relief efforts in a flooding Kerala

The state has not witnessed a similar catastrophy since 1924

The south-Indian state of Kerala has been going through one of the toughest times in the past century, with torrential downpour and subsequent floods ravaging most parts of it. 13 of 14 districts in Kerala are red-alert zones, with threats of more incoming damage, as the rains have not stopped yet.

Over 300 people have lost their lives so far, with the numbers set to climb. Transport operations have been suspended across various parts of the entire railway network in the state, as well as the Cochin International Airport, for at least until August 26. A few hundred thousands of people have ended up at the many hundreds of relief camps set across the entire state, and help has been incoming in the form of cash, food, clothes and other necessities, from all over the country and even several other parts of the world.

In the wake of the huge catastrophe, the world of cricket has collectively woken up and are contributing to relief efforts in a massive way. While national cricketer Sanju Samson who is based in the state chipped in with a fund of 15 Lakh INR, several others in the fraternity have also helped in garnering a lot of attention to the rain-ravaged state. Take a look at everything that the likes of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Sachin Tendulkar and so on have spoken on the issue, here.

Meanwhile, for the readers: do not forget to be a part of contributing to the cause by yourselves as well.