From Storm to Strength: Odisha’s “Zero Casualty” Model for Community-Centered Disaster Resilience

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07 October 2025, 08:15

BANGKOK Thailand, October 6 (IPS) - South Asia is home to nearly two billion people and ranks among the most disaster-prone subregions in Asia and the Pacific. Every year, millions face exposure to floods, cyclones and other extreme events. The Bay of Bengal alone accounts for nearly 80 per cent of global cyclone-related deaths, with storms striking Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka with growing frequency.

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