Yellow alert in three districts of Odisha; Warning not to go fishing; Chance of rain in Kerala too
Delhi, First Published May 8, 2022, 8:59 PM IST
Delhi: ‘Asani’ formed in the Bay of Bengal and became a severe cyclone. At present, Asani is located about 800 km off the coast of Odisha. Asani is expected to reach the Andhra-Odisha coast by Tuesday. It is likely to move to the coast of Odisha later. Fishermen have been warned not to go fishing in view of the cyclone. Yellow alert has been declared in three districts of Odisha. Vigilance was ordered in all five districts on Wednesday. Heavy rains are expected in Bengal on Wednesday and Thursday and in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds of up to 90 kmph are expected along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Monday. Rain warning has also been issued for West Bengal. People began to be evacuated from the coast in view of the danger. However, the cyclone will not significantly affect Kerala. However, the Met Office has warned of possible rains. It also warns against thunder and lightning.
Lightning – Caution Instructions
The chance of thunderstorms is high between 2pm and 10pm. Lightning is dangerous. They cause great damage to human and animal life and to electrical and communication networks and appliances connected to electrical conductors. Therefore, the public should take the following precautions from the moment they start seeing the cloud. Do not refrain from taking such precautions as lightning is not visible.
– Move into a safe building as soon as you notice the first sign of lightning. Staying in the open will increase the likelihood of thunderstorms.
– Close windows and doors in case of strong winds and thunderstorms, and do not stand near doors and windows. Sit inside the building and try not to touch the wall or floor as much as possible.
– Disconnect household appliances. Avoid proximity to electrical equipment during thunderstorms.
– Avoid using the telephone during thunderstorms. There is nothing wrong with using a mobile phone.
– Children should not play in the open air or on the terrace if the weather is cloudy from 2pm to 10pm.
– Do not stand under trees during thunderstorms. Vehicles should not be parked in trees.
– Stay inside the vehicle during thunderstorms. Do not pull the limbs out. You will be safe inside the vehicle. Travel on bicycles, bikes and tractors should be avoided during thunderstorms and seek refuge in a safe building until the thunderstorm ends.
– Do not go to the terrace or yard to pick up clothes during thunderstorms during thunderstorms.
– Tie objects that are likely to be overturned in the wind.
– Avoid bathing during thunderstorms. Also avoid collecting water from taps. Lightning current may pass through pipes.
– Do not go fishing or bathing in the water during thunderstorms. As soon as you start seeing the clouds, stop fishing and boating and try to reach the nearest shore immediately. Do not stand on the deck of the boat during thunderstorms. Baiting and netting should be stopped during thunderstorms.
– Avoid flying kites.
– It is dangerous to sit on the terrace or other high places or on a tree branch during thunderstorms.
– Do not tie pets in the open at this time. Do not go to see them in the rain cloud to loosen and replace them safely. This may cause you to be struck by lightning.
– If you are in an open space where you cannot move to a nearby building, keep your feet together and your head between your knees and roll like a ball.
– Lightning conductors can be installed on top of buildings to protect them from lightning. Surge protector can be attached for safety of electrical equipment.
– Lightning strikes can cause burns, loss of vision or hearing, or even a heart attack. It should be noted that there is no current in the body of the person who has been struck by lightning. So do not hesitate to give first aid to the person who is struck by lightning. The first thirty seconds after a lightning strike are golden moments to save lives. Get medical help immediately to the person who was struck by lightning.
Suggestions for general caution in dealing with strong winds
– Strong winds are the most devastating and deadly disaster in Kerala. Strong winds can cause trees to fall and twigs to break. Do not stand under trees under wind or rain for any reason. Do not park vehicles in trees.
– Dangerous twigs of trees in the backyard should be cut down. Inform the concerned local bodies if any dangerous trees are noticed in public places.
– Unscrewed billboards, electric posts, flagpoles, etc. should be properly reinforced or loosened when there is no wind or rain as there is a risk of falling trunks. Do not stand or park vehicles under or near it during rain and wind.
– Equipment and other objects that may fall in the wind, such as a ladder leaning against a wall or other object, should be tied with rope.
The windows and doors of the house should be closed as soon as the wind starts blowing. Do not stand near windows and doors. Avoid standing on the terrace of the house.
– Those living in dilapidated, sheet-lined or unsealed houses should contact the authorities (number 1077) in advance and move to safer buildings as and when required in the event of a warning.
– Local Self Government Institutions, Revenue Officers and People’s Representatives should take the initiative to transfer such persons identified under the Local Government Level Disaster Mitigation Scheme to the relief camps as and when required in accordance with the Kovid 19 protocol.
– Power lines and posts are more likely to break when strong winds and rain occur. In case of any such incident, immediately inform the control room of KSEB on 1912 or the District Disaster Management Authority on 1077. Troubleshooting should be avoided during the windy season and only after the wind and rain have stopped. The public should patiently cooperate with KSEB employees. Do not do such repair work in public.
– Those who go to work early in the morning, such as newspaper and milk distributors, should be especially careful. Efforts should be made to ensure that the power line does not rupture due to flooding of roads. If you suspect any danger, you should inform the control room and proceed only after making sure that there is no danger.
– Ensure that power lines passing through farms are safe before entering the field.
Those engaged in construction work should stop work and move to a safer place when the wind and rain are strong.
Last Updated May 8, 2022, 9:07 PM IST
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