Lord Swraj Paul on Sunday praised the Indian authorities for their superb handling of Cyclone Phailin and announced a contribution of Rs 25 lakhs for relief and rehabilitation of the affected people.
Lord Swraj Paul on Sunday praised the Indian authorities for their superb handling of Cyclone Phailin and announced a contribution of Rs 25 lakhs for relief and rehabilitation of the affected people.
"The efforts of the state and central authorities, including the defence forces, to limit the casualties was truly amazing.
I saw their work with pride and admiration on TV channels," the NRI industrialist said in a statement from his country residence in Beaconsfield.
Lord Paul said that he would be sending a contribution of Rs 25 lakhs for those affected by the cyclone.
The cyclone, which packed 220 kmph at landfall on Saturday in Odisha, weakened on Sunday morning and was moving northwards and will settle into a deep depression by the evening.
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