Bhubaneswar, Oct. 29 -- Amid Cyclone Arnab devastation, 931 babies were born in Odisha as the state raced against time to protect lives from the storm's impact. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said, as part of its preparedness measures, the government shifted 2,245 pregnant women to safer locations while evacuating over 43,800 people to relief shelters.

CM Majhi said that the state achieved its target of zero casualties mission during Cyclone Arnab through advance preparation and coordinated efforts. The cyclone has affected 17 districts; Gajapati, Ganjam and Kandhamal are among the worst-hit areas.

The state recorded an average rainfall of 205 mm; however, Rayagada received the highest rainfall of 228 mm at Mahend...