Name: Destruction Caused by Cyclones
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 4 min 2 s
Description: Cyclones are among the most destructive natural phenomena. In this video, let’s learn about some of the major destruction caused by a cyclone.

Question

What safety measures should we take to minimise the effects of cyclone?

Accepted Answer

Following safety measures can be taken to prevent disasters caused by cyclones:

Cut off the low-hanging branches of the trees.

Clear the surroundings with light-flying objects as they could also become projectiles during a thunderstorm.

Disconnect all the electrical devices connected to an external antenna such as a television or radio.

Secure the roof tiles as they could become projectiles that could fly off during the storm.

Disconnect all the electrical appliances before the arrival of a storm. The electrical appliances may result in short circuits causing an electrical fire.

If you happen to realise that your body hair is getting erect, or you hear a buzzing sound, immediately move away from that area as far as possible. It is an indication that an object in your vicinity is about to be struck by lightning.

Keep emergency arrangements of household goods like dry food, matchboxes, candles, torches, medicines, clothes, etc. ready for instant use.

People living near the coastline should be evacuated and moved to safer places like cyclone shelters.

Fishermen should not take the risk of venturing into the sea after a cyclone warning.

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