The
rain this monsoon has become a nightmare for the natives. With Kerala bearing the
brunt of killer flood and rain lashing like the wrath of Gods on Mumbai,
several states in India are suffering the considerable damage this monsoon. The
worst affected states that have seen a major loss of lives are Maharashtra,
Karnataka and Uttarakhand.
The count of
missing persons and fatal casualties are growing day-by-day with the number of
victims soaring to thousands. A total of 91 districts in 12 Indian states have
been severely affected.
Though some
hundreds of districts are facing the rain deficiency, Kerala is downright
drowning under heavy rains and floods. It has been concluded to be the worst
monsoon disaster since 1924. The rainfall gave way to water pressure which in
turn opened up the dam. The flood water has washed away mountains, houses with
mortality rates growing every day and making it difficult for the people to
survive in these rain disasters.
Not only this, the
heavy rains have resulted in the collapse of buildings, electrocution and some
of the major accidents of roads. Moreover, the Yamuna’s danger mark has been
crossed by 204 metres in Delhi with meteorological department alerting the
nearby residents.
Farmers this
monsoon are facing the colossal damage to their crops, resulting in huge amount
of loss for the economy as well.
The government is
taking crucial steps to cope up with the problem this monsoon. In efforts of
improving the forecast system, they are also taking steps to prevent
water-logging in the capital. Relief has been sent to the states that are
enduring the heavy rainfall. And contributions to help the victims have been
asked from people. Red warning alerts to several states have already being
given as heavy rainfall is expected in those places.
If you have been
alerted about the heavy rainfall, then take these precautions in advance to
keep yourself prepared.
• Save your mobile phones. They are the only
mode of communication during these difficult times. Thus, keep them charged and
if possible covered to keep them away from rain.
• Always listen to news or radio, read
newspapers and keep yourself updated about the weather forecast.
• During rain, avoid any unknown roads while
you are travelling. You might not be aware of the manhole or any ditch.
• Wear suitable footwear, made of plastic.
These heavy rains would ruin your shoes.
• Stay away from electric poles, bend trees,
exposed power lines, open switches, wires and debris.
• Keep your valuables inside water-proof bags
or packets.
• Stay away from sewage and gutters, the
water might be pouring out of them and you might mistake it as a road.
• Try to eat only hygienic food. The monsoon
season brings a load of water-borne diseases as well.
Though these
precautions are mediocre, they are still valuable in the difficult times.
Prepare yourself well if your area or district has been forewarned about
upcoming rain and floods.
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