Akshay Kumar urges Mumbaikars to be cautious about cyclone Nisarga, watch video
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has urged everyone to take necessary precautions against the cyclone Nisarga, which is approaching the city at a high speed. The set of precautions discussed by Akshay were shared by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The cyclone is expected to make landfall late Tuesday night or early Wednesday.
On Tuesday evening, Akshay Kumar shared a video on Instagram where he speaks about the necessary precautions Mumbaikars need to take.
"The much-awaited Mumbai rains are here but this year we have an uninvited guest, #CycloneNisarga! In case it does hit us, here are some precautions shared by MyBmc, we will get through this as well. Praying for everyone's well-being," wrote the actor along with his video.
In the video, Akshay says in Hindi: "First of all, please don't step out of your homes. Don't venture near the sea beach. If you are out, please take shelter in a safe place. Don't stand under a tree or a weak building. Please turn off all sources of gas and electricity in your home if not required. If there are any loose items, like a flower pot in the balcony, please tie them up or, better, bring them inside. Please keep candles, torch and food items handy. If you need help, please call 1916 and ask BMC for help."
"Please follow these precautions and don't pay heed to rumours. Please don't forward any random message without verifying information. Most importantly, don't be scared. Let's fight it bravely. This too shall pass," suggested the actor.
Priyanka Chopra, who is currently in the US with husband Nick Jonas, took to Instagram to express concern for the safety of those in Mumbai, including her mother and brother.
"#Cyclone Nisarga is making its way to Mumbai, my beloved home city of more than 20 million people, including my mom and brother. Mumbai hasn't experienced a serious cyclone landfall since 1891, and at a time when the world is so desperate, this could be especially devastating. This year feels relentless. Please everyone find cover, take precautions and follow the guidelines outlined. Please stay safe everyone," she wrote in her Instagram Story, linking it the BMC's guidelines.
"Strangely quiet this morning," said actress Madhuri Dixit Nene posting a picture from her house. "Perhaps the calm before the storm. As if the pandemic were not enough, Mumbai has a cyclone on the way. Hopefully it will veer out to sea. Either way, Mumbaikars are tough and we will get through it together," she wrote in the caption.
Akshay Kumar was the first Bollywood celebrity to donate to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s PM-Cares fund to support the government’s battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. He had donated a sum of Rs 25 crore last month.
Furthermore, the Mission Mangal actor had donated Rs 3 crore to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the manufacture of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), masks, and rapid testing kits, in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
On the work front, Akshay Kumar will be seen playing a tough cop in Sooryavanshi, which is the next film in director Rohit Shetty’s cop-drama universe.
(With IANS Inputs)
