Sonu Sood Gets Emotional Over Nepal Flash Flood Tragedy: “My Heart Breaks For These Little Kids”
Bollywood actor, and philanthropist Sonu Sood has expressed concern about devastating flash floods in Nepal. He says his heart breaks at the sight of young children who have lost their homes and loved ones in the disaster.
The actor has travelled to Nepal and is working with organisations supporting people caught in the catastrophic Nepal flash floods and those involved in rehabilitation tasks. Visiting families living in relief camps, he saw the devastating impact of the disaster on children and families who have lost their homes.
Sonu Sood Visits Flood Relief Camps in Nepal – Speaks Out
- Speaking of his impressions, the actor said the situation was extremely painful for children who, living in relief camps, have no parents, or homes, or prospects.
- Recalling how he met an eight or nine-year-old girl called Christina in one of the camps, he said the youngster, who had lost her home and future, was optimistic and hoped everything would turn out well.
- Her courage inspired and moved the actor.
- Sood said he wished he could do something for children like Christina and that he felt helpless seeing their despair and loss.
“My Heart Breaks When I See These Children”
Sonu Sood called on people all over the world to rally and help the victims of the Nepal flood disaster as he said it was not the task of Governments or authorities but everyone to give what they can for humanitarian help.
He called for donations in whatever form, saying even a small contribution could help families which have lost everything.
Sonu Sood’s Humanitarian Work Continues
- Sonu Sood became a household name through his humanitarian work and helping stranded migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Since then, the actor has not failed to respond whenever there were humanitarian needs, especially concerning natural disasters.
- It seems he has taken his humanitarian work to new levels with his recent interventions in Nepal.
- Arriving in Nepal, he posted a message solidarity with flood victims and pledged his support for their rehabilitation and recovery.
Nepal Flood Disaster Leaves Thousands Devastated
The flash floods in Nepal have left thousands of people homeless. The disaster has left more than a thousand people dead, with rescue workers and authorities searching for more.
Meanwhile, families of the missing are trying to piece their lives together, as the disaster continues to trigger international reactions and donations.
The actor’s appeal is timely as Nepal needs help with displaced families, children, and those caught in the disaster as they seek to rehabilitate and rebuild their lives.