Cyclone Dana: No casualties reported in Odisha, says CM Mohan Majhi

Cyclone Dana hit Odisha, causing vast agricultural damage but no casualties, thanks to CM Mohan Majhi's Zero Casualty policy. Damage assessment starts Oct 26.

Cyclone Dana: Rescue Teams Clearing Roads

Cyclone Dana: Rescue Teams Clearing Roads

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Even though the severe cyclonic storm Dana left a trail of destruction in several parts of Odisha, but, fortunately, no causalities were reported in the natural disaster, informed Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Saturday.

Through a video message, CM Majhi thanked cabinet ministers, members, MPs, MLAs, administrative officers, government officials and NGOs for successfully implementing the government's ‘Zero Casualty’ policy during the testing time.

“Every concerned person worked throughout the day and night to ensure safety and security for the people of the State during the natural calamity. All the departments have been asked to estimate the loss caused due to the cyclone and take necessary action,” the CM said.

As per the preliminary assessment, over 2.80 lakh hectares of agricultural land is submerged in water and standing crops in 1.75 lakh hectares have been severely affected by the impact of severe cyclonic storm Dana which made landfall somewhere between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra on October 24-25.

Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari had earlier informed that the damage assessment work would start from October 26. As per the decision, the damage assessment work will be completed within seven days.

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