Nisarga, a tropical storm, intensified into a severe cyclonic storm today morning, is expected to make landfall near coronavirus-hit Mumbai any moment.
Cyclone Nisarga will make landfall near Alibaug, about 100 km from Mumbai, triggering heavy rainfall and winds with speed up to 110 kilometre per hour, gusting up to 120 kmph. Gradually, the storm will enter into the city of Mumbai and Thane district during next three hours.
As Mumbai and nearby district have been place on high alert zones, no one is allowed to come out in public places. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli have been put on high alert as some parts of these two states and the union territories fall on the path of the cyclone that developed over a low pressure area over the Arabian Sea. Goa, about 580 km from Mumbai. In view of the threat posed by impending cyclone, the Mumbai Police on Wednesday imposed Section 144 in the entire city from midnight to Thursday afternoon and banned people from coming to places like beaches, parks and promenades along the coastline.
HOURLY UPDATE ON SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM ‘NISARGA"
BULLETIN NO. 7
DATE: 03-06-2020 TIME OF ISSUE: 1200 HRS IST pic.twitter.com/DFN7dWu1tj— India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) June 3, 2020
Mumbai’s civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has put out a list of dos and don’ts for citizens.
Dos
- Dial 1916 and Press 4 for any cyclone-related questions
- Stay indoors, keep mobile phones and power banks charged
- Keep torches, emergency lights charged and have candles handy
- Switch off electrical mains and gas supply
- Seal important documents and jewellery in a plastic bag
- Stay away from windows. Close some windows and keep some open so the pressure is maintained.
- Stay at the centre of the room. Stay away from the corners as debris often accumulates in the corners
- Hide under strong furniture such as a stool or a heavy table or desk, hold it tight
- Use your hands to protect your head and neck
- Disconnect power supply of all non-emergency equipment and tools
- Check for air leaks. If you smell gas or hear a leaking sound, immediately open the windows and exit the building. If possible, turn off the gas valve and report to the gas company
- Check for damage to electrical equipment. If you notice sparks, exposed wires, or burning smell of rubber, disconnect the main power supply and call the electrician
Don’ts
- Ignore rumours, stay calm, don’t panic
- Do not attempt to drive or ride any vehicle during the cyclone
- Stay away from damaged buildings
- Do not move injured people unless it is absolutely safe to do so. It may cause more harm
- Do not allow oil and other flammable substances to spill. Clean immediately