This is the strongest storm to hit India in 20 years. Our casualty rate has fallen from 10,000 to 3. That too in one of the poorest states in India.

Every single person who has worked over the last two decades to make this possible, deserves a standing ovation and a warm hug.

I've been involved in a few disaster relief efforts. My friends have done remarkable work in many. It is heartening to see the state playing a much greater and more effective role in disaster relief and management. This allows civil society to focus their efforts on long term resettlement and livelihood rehabilitation.

I hope the Odisha administration keeps up their game. I wish them all, all the best.