Catastrophe To Resilience: How Odisha Restored Normalcy Within Hours Of Cyclone
Nearly 10,000 people perished in the cyclone that struck the coastal state of Odisha in 1999, leaving behind a trail of devastation that the state endured for years. In the aftermath, valuable lessons were learned, leading the state government to implement a system focused on pre-emptive measures to protect life and property. As a result, officials say the state started returning to normalcy within hours of Cyclone Dana making landfall.
