Indian American Couple Amit Bhandari and his wife Arpita Brahmbhatt Bhandari donated US$ 2,50,000 for Harvey relief. They had given amount to Mayor Sylvestor Turner, on behalf of the Greater Houston Community foundation for Hurricane Harvey at a private event. Harvey is the wettest tropical cyclone in the United states.Bhandari, owner and CEO of BioUrja Group, which is an energy and agricultural commodity trading company. He said that the community in Houston has also contributed US$ 1.s million to various charitable organized. The Volunteers from community helped rescue 700 people through various means.The Mayor said “I want to thank the Indian- Americans for what you have done prior to hurricane Harvey. I want to thank you for what you are doing now and you will be doing to help rebuild this great city. We will rebuild, we will be stronger and more better prepared for next time around.”

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