Bhubaneswar, Oct 23: Amid preparedness for Cyclone 'Dana', which is expected to reach the coasts adjoining Odisha and West Bengal by Thursday, Suresh Pujari, Odisha Revenue, and Disaster Management Minister said that more than 5000 relief centers have been set up and they are expecting evacuation of around 10 lakh people.

While talking to the media, Pujari said, "This was the last review meeting to take stock of the situation and assess the preparedness at the grassroots level. As of now, more than 5000 relief centers have already been set up with all modern facilities to provide drinking water, food, milk to children, and medicine to the ailing people. We are expecting around 10 lakh evacuation."

He also highlighted that the telecom department assured that the telecom network won't collapse at any place.

"Tata Energy has assured us to provide us with round-the-clock power supply and in case of any disruption, we have made arrangements for backup power supply," the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister said.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has directed the ministers to supervise cyclone management in districts that might be affected by cyclone Dana.

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