On December 12, 2016 Cyclone Vardah will hit the east coast of India along the states of South Andhra Pradesh and North Tamil Nadu as a cyclone. Vardah is expected to hit near Chennai which will most definitely freshen up the memories of the horrific Chennai floods. This storm will give heavy rains over the region and thus the need of the hour is to prepare ourselves from the storm.
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Even the National Disaster Management Authority’s team and Special Forces have been deployed over the areas that are expected to receive heavy rains and wrath of cyclone.
#CycloneVardah Control Room Andhra Pradesh-0866-2488000
Control Room Tamil Nadu-044-28593990— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
05 teams from 10th Bn NDRF. 02 teams at Nellore. 01 team at Sullurupeta. 01 team at Parkasham and 01 team at Chittoor team enroute. #vardah https://t.co/GJOgHiyrqV
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
02 NDRF teams deployed at Tiruvallur and 01 team in Kanchipuram for propositioning in connection with #CycloneVARDAH.Team still enroute. — NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
01 NDRF team permanently deployed in #Chennai.#cyclonevardah — NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
Here is the list of things one must do to be safe and sound as the Cyclone Vardah approaches.
1. People should evacuate faster as soon as warning is issued.
2. Avoid Driving.
3. Do not go out just for fun.
4. Do not drink water from unknown sources as it may be contaminated. Store water for emergencies.
5. Trees should be trimmed regularly to avoid fall.
6. Do not stand under the ceiling fans or chandeliers.
7. Secure your outdoor furniture to reduce the amount of damage.
8. Turn off gas to prevent leakages.
9. Use pillows and bed-sheets to cover yourself during strong winds.
10. Store extra food that can be eaten without cooking or take very less preparations.
11. Be courageous. Your ability to withstand in such a situation may inspire others.
12. Do not panic.
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/i1ws6NzE8K — NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
#CycloneVardah What to do in case of Cyclone pic.twitter.com/gIb70GMp8K — NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/h4XdwknA0R
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
#Cyclonevardah: Have you prepared your emergency kit ? pic.twitter.com/nWCKoxqYfz
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/kDwVbrVWBz — NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/daA03MgWWL — NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/cHsoYA49I4
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/S8rMA66fJk
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/8C3bEJVv4L — NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/ZZPnhoSWHD — NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 11, 2016
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/Ky4VQspcrM
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 10, 2016
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/jivtlBNkGS
— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 10, 2016
#CycloneVardah #Disasterresponse #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement #disasterreduction #nature #India pic.twitter.com/kKXIYX7cWw — NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 10, 2016
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