In 1999, a devastating cyclone hit the Indian state of Odisha killing 10000 people.[1] In 2013, Odisha was again hit by a cyclone of similar magnitude[2]. Howev

In 1999, a devastating cyclone hit the Indian state of Odisha killing 10000 people.[1] In 2013, Odisha was again hit by a cyclone of similar magnitude[2]. However due to advance warnings by weather satellites[3] 550,000 people were evacuated and only 45 people died this time. What is the worth of 10,000 human lives? [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_Odisha_cyclone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_Odisha_cyclone [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclone_Phailin#Odisha https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclone_Phailin#Odisha [3] http://www.skymetweather.com/content/weather-news-and-analysis/satellite-images-thwarted-the-threat-of-cyclone-phailin-isro/ http://www.skymetweather.com/content/weather-news-and-analys...