Following reviews of landslides in Himachal Pradesh triggered by cloudbursts and heavy rainfall, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning to Uttarakhand to remain alert. In the same vein, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory itemizing the dos and don’ts to be adopted in landslide-prone areas.
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On its web site, the NDMA notes that despite the fact that disasters cannot be stopped, their affect could be “minimised” by making ready ourselves higher. “The Government of India has made plans to determine the areas the place landslides happen repeatedly. This is achieved via Landslide Hazard Zonation (LHZ) maps which reveals or demarcates areas by completely different colors,” it states.
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“Do’s and don’ts to ensure #safety from #landslides,” NDMA’s publish on Twitter learn.
Before
*Grow extra bushes that may maintain the soil via roots.
*Listen to radio alerts.
*Keep drains clear, examine drains for – litter, leaves, plastic luggage, rubble and so forth.
*Keep the weep holes open.
*Try to keep away from development and staying in susceptible areas.
*Identify areas of rock fall and subsidence of buildings, and cracks that point out landslides and transfer to safer areas. Even muddy river waters point out landslides upstream.
During
*Stay alert, awake, and lively (3A’s) through the affect or likelihood of affect. Do not panic.
*Try to stick with your loved ones and companions.
*If you discover any uncommon feels like bushes cracking or boulders knocking collectively;
– Move away from landslip path or downstream valley shortly;
– Notice such alerts and speak to the closest tehsil or district head quarters.
After
*Try to keep away from development and staying in susceptible areas.
*Do not panic and unfastened power by crying.
*Do not contact or stroll over unfastened materials and electrical wiring or pole.
*Do not constructed homes close to steep slopes and close to drainage path.
*Do not drink contaminated water instantly from rivers, springs, wells however rain water if collected instantly with out is okay.
*Do not transfer an injured individual with out rendering first assist except the casualty is in fast hazard.
According to NDMA’s guideline on Landslides and Snow Avalanches as given on its web site
Emergency equipment ought to comprise
Battery-operated torch
Extra batteries
battery-operated radio
First assist equipment and guide
Emergency meals (dry objects) and water (packed and sealed)
Candles and matches in a waterproof container
Knife
Chlorine tablets or powdered water purifiers
Can opener
Essential medicines
Cash, Aadhar card and ration card
Thick ropes and cords
Sturdy footwear
NDMA additionally advises that individuals in susceptible areas ought to be careful for flooding if near river, assist others who need assistance particularly aged individuals, kids and girls, search recommendation from native authorities for rebuilding broken homes, roads and so forth. It additional notes that one ought to report any injury of roads, energy and phone traces to the authorities involved.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
