Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Wednesday urged people not to be scared of Cyclone Dana' but to take necessary precautions for safety.
Having come to power after the devastating super cyclone in 1999, which resulted in over 10,000 fatalities, Patnaik has consistently aimed for "zero casualties" during disasters.
The Indian Meterological Department (IMD) said Cyclone Dana' is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port early Friday.
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