Cyclone Phailin: Odisha CM NaveenPatnaik happy over minimizing loss of lives

Patnaik said rehabilitation is a big challenge for the state government as property valued at several crores of rupees was lost in the cyclone.

“I will see to it, how soon we can get people rehabilitated. I am sure, with your active support, this should also be possible smoothly. Thank you very much once again,” the Chief Minister said.

Asserting that Odisha undertook one of the largest evacuations in the country, Patnaik said, “The impact of the cyclone will of course die down with the passage of time.