India extends $1 million aid to Hurricane Dorian victims in Bahamas

Offering a lending hand to victims of Hurricane Dorian in Bahamas, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, on Sunday, anunced Centre's $1 million aid to victims. He expressed sness at large scale destruction caused in Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian. In a gesture of solidarity, he anunced that Government of India was offering immediate disaster relief of $ 1 million. Category 5 Hurricane has hit many parts of US and Bahamas.

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Hurricane Dorian in Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian developed as a tropical wave August 24, in Central Atlantic before becoming a hurricane on August 28. Initially pegged as a 'Category 2' storm, it was assessed as 'Category 5' when it hit Bahamas at a speed of  185 mph building up to 220 mph. death toll in Bahamas due to Dorian stands at 43 as per recent reports. Reports also state that property losses in Bahamas could hit $7 billion.   airport has been dilapidated, with commercial buildings battered. Many people are still on a lookout for ir family members and close ones.   

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PM Minnis on current scenario 

Prime Minister of Bahamas Hubert Minnis recently spoke about general devastation Hurricane Dorian has caused. He stated that Hurricane has caused 'generational devastation'. PM furr tified that challenge right w is to make sure that displaced people find shelter, clothing, and food. He asserted that it will be dealt with as 'quickly and aggressively' as possible. "We are in midst of a historic trdy. devastation is unprecedented and extensive. We are in midst of one of greatest national crises in our country’s history." He furr ded, " effort or resources will be held back.” 

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Hurricane Dorian in US

Hurricane Dorian hit US on September 6. After triggering tornoes in South Carolina, it hit outer banks of rth Carolin. About 500 of 1000 people have stuck around to face storm on Ocracoke Island. After wreaking havoc in Bahamas, it swiftly escaped Florida, Georgia and hugged South Carolina-rth Carolina coastline. hurricane caused massive devastation in South Carolina leaving more than 250,000 homes and business establishments snapped away from power and telecom. Later, wind speed grually fell down to 100 mph making it a Category 1 storm.

(With AP Inputs)

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