Cyclone Giri center of Giri as it degenerated into a tropical depression. The final advisory from the IMD was issued later that day as the system weakened further. Shortly after Giri was classified a very severe cyclonic storm, warnings were issued for the coastline of Myanmar. Relative to the storm's intensity, preparations were minimal; however, this was because forecasters did not anticipate Giri to strengthen as quickly as it did. The greatest fear of the residents was the aftermath of the storm. There were concerns that the cyclone could cause devastation similar to that of Cyclone Nargis in May 2008 which killed
Nargis Dutt Foundation Nargis Dutt Foundation The Nargis Dutt Foundation (abbreviated to NDF) also known as Nargis Dutt Cancer Foundation, is a non-governmental organization, founded in 1981. It is headquartered in Mumbai, India. The organization works toward health care, disaster relief, women's empowerment, education and sports. It has equipped 80-100 hospitals across rural India with medical equipment and camps and E learning system in rural schools. The Nargis Dutt Foundation was first established in 1981 in New York City by Sunil Dutt in memory of his wife and legendary actress Nargis Dutt, who died of cancer in 1981. As of May 2005, It