From the New York Times

The worst is over in India as Cyclone Fani, one of the biggest storms in years, passed over the subcontinent.

The storm washed out countless homes and farms, but by Saturday evening local time, fewer than 20 deaths had been reported in India. Above, destruction in Puri, India. That’s because India and neighboring Bangladesh embarked on a massive evacuation, whisking more than a million people to safety in each country. It was a meticulous plan that they had been perfecting for 20 years. Like this? Click to receive free updates