Bhubaneswar, Oct 25: In the midst of the chaos brought by Cyclone Dana, the state has found unexpected joy, as the evacuated pregnant women gave birth to 1,600 babies by Thursday evening.
The state government executed a massive evacuation, successfully relocating 5.84 lakh individuals, including 4,421 pregnant women who were taken to hospitals in the affected areas.
To ensure the safety of those evacuated, 8,322 cyclone shelters were established, with 6,008 becoming operational by 10 Ppm on Thursday. Additionally, 19,476 livestock were evacuated, highlighting the comprehensive response to the storm's threat.
Balasore district saw the highest evacuation, with 172,916 people taken to safety, followed by Mayurbhanj with 100,000. Additionally, 75,000 people were evacuated from Bhadrak, 58,000 from Jajpur, and 46,000 from Kendrapara.
On Wednesday, a woman evacuated from Cuttack district gave birth to a healthy baby boy at Niali Hospital. Both mother and child are reported to be in good health.
