Do's and Don’ts for Cyclone Nivar; what fishermen should do
Here are the dos and don'ts for Cyclone Nivar. Cyclone Nivar has intensified into a “severe cyclonic storm” over southwest Bay of Bengal
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.
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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
