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Cyclones

Disaster watch · Cyclone

Warnings give you time

  • Follow IMD warnings and evacuate when told to
  • Move to a cyclone shelter or a strong building
  • Keep a radio, torch, water and dry food ready

About 5,700 km of India's 7,516 km coastline is prone to cyclones and tsunamis.

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Cyclones

Safety guide

Intense low-pressure storm systems with destructive winds, heavy rain and storm surge along the coast.

Oct–Dec peakThe Bay of Bengal sees more cyclones than the Arabian Sea; IMD issues colour-coded warnings.

Before

  • Follow IMD and state warnings on radio, TV and SMS
  • Board up windows; secure loose roof sheets
  • Store drinking water, dry food and a charged power bank

During

  • Stay indoors in the strongest part of the building
  • If the wind suddenly stops, stay inside; it may be the eye of the storm
  • Evacuate to a cyclone shelter when told

After

  • Keep away from fallen power lines and damaged buildings
  • Use the phone only for emergencies
  • Return home only after the official all-clear
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Cyclone preparedness training

Prepare your community for warnings, shelter and safe evacuation before a cyclone makes landfall.

Also see: Incident Response SystemMock ExerciseAll services

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