Reliance Foundation Leads Public Health Training for Cyclone Dana-Affected Communities in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In an effort to aid communities affected by Cyclone Dana, Reliance Foundation, in partnership with local administration and grassroots organizations, held a Training of Trainers session on public health risk management in Balasore district’s Soro today. Another session was organized earlier this week at Tihidi in Bhadrak district. The initiative,a conducted in collaboration with…

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Cyclone Dana: Over 3.5 Lakh People Affected In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana and the resulting floods have impacted 3.59 lakh people across 14 districts in Odisha, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced on Sunday. The hardest-hit districts include Kendrapara, Balasore, and Bhadrak. According to Pujari, nearly 810,896 residents have been evacuated to 6,210 cyclone relief centers, ensuring a safe shelter for affected…

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Odisha CM Reports Normalcy Returning to Cyclone-Hit Districts

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced today that the situation in the three worst-affected districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Kendrapara is steadily returning to normalcy following the recent cyclone. After a comprehensive review of the post-cyclone restoration efforts, Majhi reported that a total of 8,09,513 people had been evacuated to cyclone shelters, with only…

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Mangrove Forests of Bhitarkanika Act as Natural Shield Against Cyclone Dana’s Fury

Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana, which made landfall between Odisha’s Kendrapada district’s Bhitarkanika National Park and Bhadrak’s Dhamra on the midnight of October 24, saw its impact significantly reduced in Bhitarkanika thanks to the dense cover of mangrove forests in the area. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Dana struck with wind speeds ranging from 100 to…

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Odisha to Compensate Cyclone-Affected Farmers Under New SRC Guidelines

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced compensation for farmers who suffered crop losses due to Cyclone Dana, as per the revised guidelines of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC). In a review meeting held today, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment KV Singh Deo discussed the extent of the damage and outlined…

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Cyclone Dana: 8 Lakh People Safely Evacuated, Restoration Efforts Underway in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a massive operation to protect citizens from Cyclone Dana, the Odisha government successfully evacuated 8 lakh people to safe shelters before the storm made landfall, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced today. Despite the challenges of the severe weather, both residents and the state infrastructure weathered the storm with resilience. The cyclone also witnessed…

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Cyclone Dana Causes Significant Power Outages; Over 11.4 Lakh Consumers’ Electricity Restored in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana has severely impacted the electrical infrastructure across Odisha’s districts of Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Kendrapada, and Jagatsinghpur, causing widespread power outages. In response, distribution companies (DISCOMs), under government instructions, have mobilized extensive manpower and resources to accelerate restoration efforts. By 2 p.m. today, power restoration was already underway for approximately ten lakh consumers….

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Deputy CM KV Singhdeo Inspects Kendrapara District Ahead of Cyclone Dana

Bhubaneswar: In light of the impending Cyclone Dana, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo conducted a thorough assessment of the situation in Kendrapara district, visiting key areas including Pattamundai, Rajnagar, Rajkanika, Aul, and Pentha. His visit aimed to oversee preparations and ensure the readiness of Ashraya centres designated for sheltering residents during the cyclone. During…

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Principal Secretary H&UD Usha Padhee Reviews Cyclone Shelters in Bhubaneswar Ahead of Cyclone ‘Dana’

Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, conducted an inspection of several cyclone shelters in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area this afternoon, reviewing the preparedness and emergency arrangements in place ahead of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana’. The visit is part of Odisha’s proactive approach to disaster management, as…

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