Odisha to Build 500 More Disaster Shelters to Protect Coastal Communities from Cyclones

The Odisha government plans to build 500 new multi-purpose buildings in coastal areas to protect people during natural disasters, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced. He said the people of Odisha have become more resilient in facing cyclones since the devastating 1999 super cyclone, which left lasting scars on the state.

Majhi shared this news at an event on Disaster Preparedness Day and National Day for Disaster Reduction. "Back in 1999, Odisha had just 21 cyclone shelters. Today, we have 844. Now, we are building another 500 shelters," Majhi said.

These new buildings will serve as schools or community halls in normal times and as safe shelters when disasters hit. Majhi highlighted how the state’s prompt evacuations during recent storms have saved many lives.

Additionally, Majhi shared plans to add 10 more teams to the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force, which currently has 20 units trained in search and rescue. He also announced efforts to expand mangrove forests along the coast, noting how the mangroves in Bhitarkanika National Park helped slow down high winds during Cyclone Dana on October 25.

Odisha also aims to set up a disaster management center in Bhubaneswar to better handle cyclones and floods. Majhi added that Odisha now has 26 "tsunami-ready" villages along its coast, with plans to prepare 381 more.

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