Do's and Don’ts for Cyclone Nivar; what fishermen should do

Cyclone Nivar has intensified into a “severe cyclonic storm” over southwest Bay of Bengal, and is expected to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram during midnight of Wednesday (November 25) and early hours of Thursday as a “very severe cyclonic storm”, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Due to the cyclone, all flight operations at Chennai airport have been suspended. “All International , Domestic & Cargo Operations will remain suspended till 0700 hrs of 26.11.2020 due to #CycloneNivar. Passengers are requested to check with concerned airline(s) for update. (sic),” a tweet from the official Twitter handle of Chennai airport, said.

Related News: Live updates – Cyclone Nivar

Also, Southern Railways has cancelled several trains. Passengers will get full refund, and they have six months to claim it, it said.

#CycloneNivar Train Cancellations – Full refunds on cancellation of tickets and 6 months time limit for claiming refunds pic.twitter.com/8UokPCwxN3

— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) November 25, 2020

What are the dos and don’ts during a cyclone?

Before cyclone

Ignore rumours, stay calm, don’t panic

Keep your mobile phones charged to ensure connectivity; use SMS

Listen to radio, watch TV, read newspapers for weather updates

Keep your documents and valuable in water-proof containers

Prepare an emergency kit and essential items for safety and survival

Secure your house; carry out repairs; don’t leave sharp objects loose

Untie cattle/animals to ensure their safety

All International , Domestic & Cargo Operations will remain suspended till 0700 hrs of 26.11.2020 due to #CycloneNivar. Passengers are requested to check with concerned airline(s) for update. @AAI_Official @pibchennai @MoCA_GoI

— Chennai (MAA) Airport (@aaichnairport) November 25, 2020

During and after cyclone

Indoors

Switch off electrical mains, gas supply

Keep doors and windows shut

If your house is unsafe, leave early before the onset of a cyclone

Listen to radio/transistor

Drink boiled/chlorinated water

Rely only on official warning

If outdoors

Don not enter damaged buildings

Watch out for broken electric poles and wires, and other sharp objects

Seek a safe shelter as soon as possible

Fishermen should

Keep a radio set with extra batteries handy

Keep boats/rafts tied up in a safe place

Do not venture out to  sea