Chennai: As Cyclone Vardah makes landfall in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, it brings back bitter memories of the past when mother nature took the mankind to task.
Strong winds have ravaged the city, felling trees, blocking traffic, disrupting flight traffic and damaging houses.
Below is a list of Do's and Don'ts to keep in a mind when nature showers its fury on the south eastern coastline.
DO's
- Don’t venture outside until officially advised it is safe to do so.
- Strictly avoid any loose and dangling wires from lamp posts.
- If you have to drive, do drive carefully.
- Switch off the electrical mains in your house.
- Keep your cellphones and emergency light fully charged.
- Make provisions for children and adults requiring special diets.
- Keep medicine special food for babies and children or elders.
- Remain calm.
DON'Ts
- Avoid being misled by rumours.
- Don’t leave shelters until informed by the rescue personals.
- Don’t leave the safer place during lull, however minor repairs can be carried out.
- Don’t touch the loose and dangling wire from lamp post, it may have electric current.
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