Biased Media coverage of Cyclone Fani
The State of Odisha has hit with a severe cyclone and videos of destruction is so chilling and devastating.Odisha has always been cyclone prone state and many cyclone have hit the coastal state like 1999 the Odisha cyclone,2013 Cyclone Helen & Phaillin and Cyclone Hudhud in 2014.The destruction and the damage caused in 1999 cyclone is fresh in hearts and minds of Odia people. Post that the Odisha government has taken some serious steps and ensured that similar damage is not repeated again. In 1999 the Odisha cyclone nearly claimed 10,000 lives of people and huge property loss.Fani which is categorized as extremely severely cyclone had a very minimum human loss which is commendable and appreciable. It’s not easy to deal with the wrath of natural calamity. The preparedness of the Odisha government, Disaster management teams and alertness of Odia people is a template for every state and country which can be easily adopted to tackle the calamity.Evacaution of 12 lakh people is...