Journal of Geography & Natural Disasters
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0587
ISSN: 2167-0587
Department of Geography, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India
Research Article
Warning, Evacuation and Community Response Reduced Loss of Human Life Due to the Impact of Tropical Cyclone Yaas in Odisha
Author(s): Damodar Panda
A very severe tropical cyclonic storm Yaas crossed over the north Odisha coast at Balasore in the morning of 26th May 2021. The cyclonic storm was associated with heavy rainfall, high wind speed and high tidal surge at the coast. Due to its impact 11 coastal and adjoining districts were affected with 6 districts severely affected along the track of the cyclone. The coastal part of the state is highly populated with agrarian economy on fertile deltic plain. In addition to agriculture people have milching domesticated animal to support family income. These people are highly vulnerable to cyclonic storms as their life, livelihood and houses are easily affected by the cyclonic storm. In the past due to lack of proper disaster management plan of the govt. there was heavy loss of life and property. People were only advised to take precautionary measures for the safety of life and property. .. View More»