The July 2019 monsoons have caused floods across Assam and parts of Bihar with the death toll in the two states mounting to 55 on Tuesday (July 16). And now incessant rain in Arunachal Pradesh and other adjoining states have worsened the flood situation in Assam, leaving several hundred homeless. While Assam is facing a serious crisis as floods, netizen have been expressing disappointment at Assam tourism brand ambassador Priyanka Chopra being mum about the ongoing havoc. However, after numerous angry tweets, the actress has finally spoken. Assam Floods: Viral Video of Deer Wading Through Deep Neck Waters at Kaziranga National Park Distresses Netizens
On Wednesday (July 17), Priyanka Chopra took to the micro-blogging site to request her fans to contribute whatever they can towards the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund and wrote, "Extremely devasted by all the news coming in from #Assam and other parts of India. It’s heartbreaking to read about the displacement and loss of life. My prayers with those affected."
Check Out the Tweet Here:
Extremely devasted by all the news coming in from #Assam and other parts of India.
It’s heartbreaking to read about the displacement and loss of life. My prayers with those affected.
Please donate at https://t.co/d5dow5OuLG and https://t.co/GNytaEqF0r
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) July 17, 2019
Fans' Angry Tweets:
Dear Priyanka Chopra
In case you have forgotten, you are also the Brand Ambassador of Assam Tourism. A state submerged in flood right now. Where is your concern, your tweet creating awareness and asking people to extend help for them?
Shame on you. https://t.co/C1BH9dpTy7
— Aditi AGARWAL (@aditiagarwal811) July 16, 2019
Fans were angry as Priyanka, who is pretty active on social media, managed to promot a beauty campaign, but didn't care to make a tweet expressing concern for the people in Assam despite being the brand ambassador of Assam Tourism.
Hey @priyankachopra, as you are the brand ambassador of #AssamTourism, people are expecting some initiative from u towards the current devastating scenario of Assam.Your one tweet can make a difference in the fund raising campaigning for the affected people in Assam.#AssamFloods
— Dibya Jyoti Sundi (@i_m_sundi) July 16, 2019
Many took to Twitter to request Priyanka to talk about the ongoing havoc and urge her fans to help the state with whatever they can.
@priyankachopra Forgot to donate for Assam flood victims...??? Opps i forgot that actually ur the brand ambassador of assam tourism...Sorry Saktiman...
— Janjyoti Choudhury (@JanjyotiC) July 16, 2019
On the professional front, Priyanka has been rather busy. The actress, who was last seen in 'Jai Gangaajal', is all set to make her comeback to Bollywood with Shonali Bose's The Sky Is Pink. The film, that features Zaira Wasim and Farhan Akhtar in the lead roles, is all set to hit the big screens on October 11. Based on the life of the motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, The Sky Is Pink is co-produced by Priyanka, Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur. Stay tuned!
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 17, 2019 12:04 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).