Pawar asks NCP workers to help cyclone-affected people

Hours after cyclone Nisarga made landfall as 'severe cyclonic storm' in Maharashtra's Alibaug and in no time, caused severe damage to public and private properties in the state, NCP chief Sharad Pawar urged his party workers to help those affected by the phenomenon.

Mumbai: As cyclonic storm Nisarga lashed the coast of Maharashtra on Wednesday, NCP chief Sharad Pawar urged his party workers to help people at the time of the natural disaster.

In a statement, Pawar noted that the cyclone has caused severe damage to public and private properties and asked NCP workers to help those affected by the phenomenon.

Meanwhile, taking to Twitter, NCP MP from Baramati Supriya Sule urged people living in the coastal areas to remain indoors and abide by the state government's instructions.

A severe cyclonic storm, with a speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph, made a landfall at Alibaug in neighbouring Raigad district, impacting Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg.

PTI