Cyclone Nivar: Some dos and don’ts to stay safe before, during and after landfall

23 November 2020: #Weather Warning

Source: @Indiametdept

Heavy #rainfall very likely at isolated places over #Tamilnadu, #Puducherry & #Karaikal. pic.twitter.com/CKXXc0RxIQ

— NDMA India | राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन प्राधिकरण 🇮🇳 (@ndmaindia) November 23, 2020

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) shared the guidelines on Twitter, suggesting some dos and don’ts before, during and after cyclone Nivar.

#Cyclone | ACT NOW!

Follow these do’s and don’ts to #StaySafe from cyclone! #CycloneNivar pic.twitter.com/6yHaxWliMm

— NDMA India | राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन प्राधिकरण 🇮🇳 (@ndmaindia) November 23, 2020

Safety measures before the cyclone

* Ignore rumours. Stay calm, do not panic.

* Keep your mobile phones charged to ensure connectivity.

* Listen to the radio, watch TV, read newspapers for weather updates.

ALSO READ | Protect your health after a cyclone with these tips

* Keep your documents and valuables in waterproof containers.

* Prepare an emergency kit with essential items.

* Untie animals to ensure their safety.

Along with the tips mentioned above, make sure to keep a battery-operated torch with enough dry cells, anchor removable objects that may fly with strong winds like a dustbin, and stock up on plenty non-perishable food that can be used in an emergency.

Safety measures during and after cyclone

Indoors

* Switch off electrical mains and gas supply.

* Keep your doors and windows shut.

* If your house feels unsafe, leave early before the onset of a cyclone.

* Listen to the radio.

* Drink boiled or chlorinated water.

* Rely only on official warning.

Outdoors

* Do not enter damaged buildings.

* Watch out for broken electric pole, wires and other sharp objects.

* Seek a safe shelter as soon as possible.

NDMA further suggests some important post-cyclone measures on its official website:

#Cyclone | Here are some ways you can keep your house secure from a cyclone. #CycloneNivar pic.twitter.com/fR90pqM38z

— NDMA India | राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन प्राधिकरण 🇮🇳 (@ndmaindia) November 23, 2020

* If you are at a shelter, remain there until informed that you can return home safely.

* You must get inoculated against diseases immediately.

* Avoid loose, dangling wires from lamp posts.

ALSO READ | Cyclone Nisarga: Priyanka, Akshay share dos and don’ts to ensure safety

* If you have to drive, do it carefully.

* Clear debris from your premises immediately.

For more lifestyle news, follow us: Twitter: lifestyle_ie | Facebook: IE Lifestyle | Instagram: ie_lifestyle