Sourav Ganguly, Former India Cricket Captain at the #AllForBengal telethon said that there is a need to make people empowered, in order to face the consequences of cyclones and storms. He further said that he witnessed the Cyclone Amphan closely, standing in his verandah and it was devastating. He believes that the state of West Bengal will get back on its feet, but it will take some time and support from the people.