How to be prepared for Cyclone Nisarga

Authorities are taking best precautions, so should we.

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India Meteorological Department(IMD) has stated red alert to Mumbai and west coast of Maharashtra. The depression in the Arabic sea is intensifying into a cyclone (Nisarga).

The cyclone is likely to reach the west coast of Maharashtra on Wednesday, June 3 and an alert has been issued for Mumbai city, Mumbai suburbs, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts.

Cyclone Nisarga is expected to make landfall at Alibagh on Wednesday afternoon with wind speed between 100-125 kmph, as per IMD.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thakre, while addressing the state informed that, in case of heavy rainfalls, authorities will have to cut the power supply.

To tackle the situation, Army, Navy, Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, teams have been deployed.

Precautions will be taken during the relief and rehabilitation works considering the prevalence of COVID.

Indian coastal guard ships relayed weather warnings to Fishermen and were called back to the shore and asked them not to go fishing for coming few days. Coastal guards will be making sure no activities are taking place in the sea.

Necessary evacuation is being done from the low lying areas.

Mumbai’s first cyclone

Mumbai will be facing its first ever cyclone and the people of Mumbai are not used to the precautions.

Who doesn’t enjoy rains? But, let’s hope it doesn’t do much damage.

Let’s be careful and take necessary precautions from our side too.


Safety tips to follow at home:

• Charge phones and emergency lights.
• Keep medicines and first-aid kit handy.
• Keep valuables safe and secure.
• Keep windows and doors shut. Do not sit near glass windows. 
• From windows and balconies remove the hangings, decoratives, any sharp tools.  
• Keep old towels handy to soak water in case it comes in house. 
• Don’t spread rumours and validate news.
• Do not take shelter under temporary sheds.
• Keep your scooter on main stand.
• Disconnect electronic devices that are not in use. Do not leave them in sockets.
• Store drinking water.
• Take precautions but don’t panic.

Helpline numbers for Cyclone Nisarga (Mumbai)

• BMC disaster control room 022-22694719 / 25 / 27
• Dial 1916 and press 4 for any cyclone related query or concerns
• The control room at mantralaya is operational round the clock. 

Don’t wait till the last minute

Precautions and safety are better taken in advance. Please don’t be careless and think nothing will happen. Well prepared is well begun.

“Before anything else, preparation  is the key to success”
                                                   -Alexander Graham Bell

Let us pray not much damage happens. No lives are cost. Wish our families, friends and relatives stay safe.

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