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Abstract
In the 21st century, where man is making expeditions to the moon and even planets, some people have not been able to rise above the irrational notions of purity and pollution based on the Indian traditional system of caste. Untouchability is still prevalent in parts of the country and people continue to ostracize fellow human beings based on their caste. It is indeed shocking that even at the wake of a disaster; people do not forget to discriminate the lower caste groups. In developing Odisha casteism has its own flavour. The severe cyclonic storms have not been able to change people’s perception towards untouchability and discrimination.The present study is an attempt to map the aftermath of Cyclone Fani and also to understand the experiences of the locals regarding the same. While numerous reportshave focused on the physical damage and on traumatic condition of the people, the caste based discriminatory practices have found a place in this paper.