‘Our target is zero casualty,’ says Odisha CM Majhi on severe cyclonic storm Dana

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday, highlighting the measures taken by the government to ensure security as severe cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in Odisha, said that the government target is zero causalities.

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Ahead of Cyclone Dana landfall, the Odisha government has evacuated 3 lakh people, made more than 7000 cyclone shelters and ensured the security of pregnant women.

"Our target is zero casualties. Work is underway to ensure 100% evacuation. Till now, more than 3 lakh people have been evacuated. More than 2,300 pregnant women have been moved to safer places. More than 7000 cyclone shelters are ready. Adequate medical and veterinary teams were also deployed. Police deployed to give a sense of security to the people," CM Majhi said.

CM Majhi informed that each minister has been deployed in the 10 districts to oversee the operations.