Bhubaneswar, Oct. 29 -- Over 2,000 pregnant women were safely sheltered in maternity homes across the state amid the cyclone, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Women and Child Development, Pravati Parida, stated.

She announced that all mothers who gave birth during the shelter and their newborns are healthy and will remain under observation for another day.

"All mothers who delivered during the period and their newborns are reported healthy and will remain under observation for one more day. Under the direct supervision of the district administration, the healthy mothers and babies will be safely sent back to their homes," she further told reporters.

Cyclone Montha, which made landfall on Tuesday night, has crossed the Andhra Prad...