Bhumi Pednekar wades through Assam floods to distribute solar lights

Bhumi Pednekar joined relief work in flood-hit Assam, distributing solar lights, food and other essentials. The videos highlighted weeks of standing water and the safety risks facing families in temporary shelters.Bhumi Pednekar travels through flooded Assam to support affected families. (Photo: Instagram/Bhumi Pednekar)Actor Bhumi Pednekar joined relief efforts in flood-hit Assam, where she worked with the Bharat Disaster Relief Foundation (BDRF) to distribute food, solar lights and other essential supplies to affected families. Videos shared by the actor and the organisation show her travelling through inundated areas, including late at night, as volunteers continued relief work on the ground.In one video shared by BDRF, Bhumi is seen travelling by car through a flooded stretch of the state. The journey takes place in the dark, with water visible across the route. Pointing out the difficulty of navigating the area, she says, "The Google map is showing that there is a road but everywhere there is water."The video, filmed at around 11 pm, shows Bhumi visiting flood-affected areas and interacting with residents. She is seen distributing food packets and other relief materials, along with solar lights to families affected by the prolonged flooding.Explaining the need for solar lights, Bhumi says in the video that the water level has not receded for nearly three weeks. With many families having limited access to electricity and living in temporary shelters, the lights can also help them stay safe after dark."It is very difficult. You will have to come and experience this to know the condition," she says.Watch the clip here:Bhumi also shared the video on Instagram, highlighting the efforts of volunteers working with BDRF."Doesn’t matter what time of the day, volunteers are there supporting people @bdrf_official. Distributed solar lights to flood-affected families who are struggling with limited access to electricity and safe lighting. For families living in temporary shelters, a light after sunset is more than just a necessity, it brings safety, comfort, and hope," she wrote.Bhumi Pednekar's Assam relief workBhumi's Assam visit comes after she faced criticism earlier for her comments on protesters at the CJP protest in Delhi. Her remarks about abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew questions from some social media users over her response to the wider concerns raised during the protest.This is not the first glimpse Bhumi has shared from her relief work in Assam. In an earlier video, she was seen walking through knee-deep water while helping people affected by the floods. Another clip showed her travelling by boat to reach a house surrounded by floodwater.Watch the clip here:Bhumi is among several public figures who have contributed to relief efforts in Assam. Actor Randeep Hooda also travelled to Sivasagar district, where he joined the NGO Global Sikhs in serving hot meals, or langar, to people affected by the floods. Comedian Samay Raina, meanwhile, donated Rs 10 lakh to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support flood-affected people in the state.- EndsPublished On: Aug 9, 2026 19:45 IST