Cyclone Fani was extremely dangerousCyclone Fani hit the state of Odisha on India’s eastern coast on May 3. Cyclone Fani started developing around April 25 near the equator. With that, the meteorological department correctly predicted that Cyclone Fani would make landfall in Odisha on May 3. Aided by technology and a new administrative infrastructure, it responded well to the 2019 Cyclone Fani. Odisha’s response to Cyclone Fani shows how even in poor countries, democracy and technology together can lead governments to efficiently respond to natural disasters.

Source: Washington Post May 17, 2019 09:00 UTC