In conversation, interviews, and data gathering, families impacted by the cyclone asked for support to go to repairing homes. The entire process is … As a result, though 64 people lost their lives, loss of life was dramatically minimized in comparison to the 1999 event. Cyclone Fani has left destruction in its wake, not even sparing the trees of the coastal districts in Odisha. Fani is the most severe cyclone to hit Odisha since the year 1999. Heavy rains and high winds continue to threaten the lives and livelihoods of residents of Odisha state on India's east coast, currently being deluged by heavy storms. This is the result of a very effective strategy of disaster preparation and quick responding. Reader in Operations & Supply Chain Management, Brunel University London, Director, Country Relations and Business Affairs - New Delhi, ICRISAT, CGIAR System Organization. Cyclone Fani has, however, left a fury of damage to properties and public infrastructure. The road of recovery will be a challenging one. There was US$125 billion in damage and at least 68 direct storm-related deaths reported in Texas. The post-cyclone recovery will be a daunting challenge to the administration in Odisha, demanding a lot of resources. This success story is a testament to the preparation and actions authorities in India took in the days leading up to landfall as well as to the investments made over the last two decades in disaster management planning. Implemented a public warning campaign involving over 2.6 million text messages, and hundreds of volunteers, emergency workers, and local authorities utilizing sirens, loudspeakers, TV and radio. Tropical Cyclone Fani is forecast to become a formidable cyclone in the Bay of Bengal and is likely to pose a danger to parts of eastern India and Bangladesh late this week. Brunel University London provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Cyclone Fani is a rare phenomenon for a tropical cyclone, even for Odisha, a favourite playground for these storm systems that leave behind such destruction on a regular basis. Odisha has learned how to save lives. Fani caused widespread destruction, particularly in the state of Odisha. These were successfully used in managing cyclone Phailin in 2013 (a storm five times the size of hurricane Katrina), cyclone Hudhud in 2014 and cyclone Fani. These provided safe shelter for evacuees throughout the duration of the storm. India’s cyclone Fani recovery offers the world lessons in disaster preparedness May 13, 2019 7.07am EDT Fani, a rare summer cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, hit eastern India on May 3. This was equivalent to a Category Four hurricane. It was this super cyclone in 1999 that led the state to become better prepared for future cyclones. The statistics are striking when compared to the impact of recent big weather events around the world. There were 77 deaths reported; 13 in Bangladesh and 64 in India, the majority of which (39) were in Puri. Fani caused widespread destruction, particularly in the state of Odisha. Cyclone Fani -- pronounced "Foni" -- also triggered heavy rains in parts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh, where gusty winds with speed reaching … Cyclone Fani made landfall in India on May 3, 2019. According to official estimates, 64 people lost their lives due to the devastating cyclone Fani. The same goes for today, but they are in a much better position thanks to the disaster preparedness and risk mitigation followed before the storm hit. By 2001, Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force was also set up to conduct rescue operations and distribute relief. Photos courtesy of SEEDS. Cyclones are given many names in different regions of the world. Fani, a rare summer cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, hit eastern India on May 3. Roughly 2.6m text messages were sent to locals in clear language before cyclone Fani hit, keeping those potentially affected alert. We identify four key takeaways from Odisha. People were repeatedly advised over all forms of media not to panic and given clear “do and don’ts”. Cyclone Fani has, however, left a fury of damage to properties and public infrastructure. So the Indian state of Odisha’s ability to put such an effective disaster management plan in place and save thousands of lives is a template that the world can learn from. The results of these efforts in terms of loss of life averted speak for themselves and highlight the opportunity disasters present to learn and improve upon current practices. cyclone fani relief project – 2019 Cyclone Fani hit the state of Odisha on India’s eastern coast on May 3. Cyclone Fani tears through India's eastern coast on Friday as a Grade 5 storm, lashing beaches with rain and wind gusting up to 205 km/h, and affecting weather as far away as Mount Everest. Cyclone Fani has passed, leaving behind a trail of devastation. 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This helped in the record evacuation of 1.2m people to safe buildings. But the worst-affected state, Odisha, has been successful in keeping the loss of life and numbers of affected people to a minimum. Above: Government initiated evacuation process in Puri, Odisha. A high alert has been declared…Continue Reading→ Cyclone Fani made landfall in India on May 3, 2019. Cyclone Fani is the first cyclone to be categorised “severe” by the Indian meteorological department since Cyclone Mala made landfall in Myanmar in 2006. The ‘rare’ness comes from the season in which Fani chose to visit – towards the end of the summer season. Fani was the strongest cyclone to hit the area in 20 years and brought with her 125 mph winds, driving rain, and storm surge of up to 13 feet. Cyclone Fani formed as a tropical depression in the Indian Ocean near Sumatra. In preparation for Cyclone Fani, the state of Odisha carried out ‘one of the biggest human evacuations in history,’ with more than a million people evacuated into 9,000 shelters in 24 hours. Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) show that the last time an extremely severe cyclone hit India in May was in 2004. Communicated clear, accurate, actionable messages around evacuation and shelter which provided time for citizens to evacuate and instructions about how and where to evacuate to. Cyclone Fani, which has been classified as an extremely severe cyclone (ESC), is the 10th such cyclone to hit India in May in past 52 years. As Fani was classified as an "extremely severe cyclonic storm" in India, the country's coast guard and … Cyclone “Fani” Joint Rapid Needs Assessment (JRNA) Report 2019 In the aftermath of the Cyclone in Odisha in May 2019 Format Assessment Source. As it drifted west, it began to strengthen. The infobox says 2.36 billion USD. As they look towards the future, the next step is saving livelihoods. Since Fani had an average wind speed of 120 mph, the India Meteorological Department classified it as an extremely severe cyclone. Above: Water, shelter and sanitation conditions in Baliapanda in Puri, immediately after Cyclone Fani. These impacts are having cascading effects throughout the entire local economy, highlighting the need for increased pre-event mitigation. The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Cyclone Fani, a severe cyclonic storm, made landfall impact on Friday, May 3, 2019 around 8.00 a.m. south of Puri on the Odisha coast. When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017 with wind speeds of 175mph, it caused a death toll of 2,975. Fani was the strongest cyclone to hit the area in 20 years and brought with her 125 mph winds, driving rain, and storm surge of up to 13 feet. AAB has supported some of the most vulnerable sponsored families in wholly or partially rebuilding their homes. They are known as typhoons in the China Sea and Pacific Ocean; hurricanes in the West Indian … Continue reading "RSTV: IN DEPTH- CYCLONE FANI" Puri City, located in the Odisha state, was hit the hardest and experienced heavy rain and wind speeds in excess of 130 mph. Pre-identified vulnerable households, pre-staged equipment, and pre-stocked food and water at cyclone shelters. There is a clear command and control structure for disaster relief and there are clear protocols in place for carrying out relief operations. Copyright © 2010–2020, The Conversation US, Inc. Indian government’s meteorological department, at least 68 direct storm-related deaths reported in Texas. 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