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Mumbai's civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has put out a checklist for citizens to stay safe during the impact of Cyclone Nisarga. Residents of Mumbai, Thane and all low-lying regions must follow these essential guidelines to stay safe.
The Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday declared that Cyclone Nisarga has become a severe cyclonic storm which is just 200 km away from Mumbai. The cyclone is moving in the north-eastern direction towards Alibag in Raigad district. The severe cyclonic storm nisarga is likely cross south of Alibag between 1pm to 3pm. Meanwhile, the NDRF team has been deployed at Suvali Beach in Surat.
With Cyclone Nisarga looming over Maharashtra coast, it is important for Mumbaikars and people in the affected regions to stay indoors and follow these guidelines, issued by the BMC. IndiaTVNews.com brings to you list of precautions you should take and things you should not do to protect yourself from Cyclone Nisarga.
Cyclone Nisarga is hours away from India's west coast and will make landfall in Mumbai around noon today. Heavy rains have already lashed the city and IMD has warned that the worst is yet to come. Are you prepared to weather the storm? Here are some tips that will help you prepare yourself.
While, it's safe and best that you stay at home during the storm; but if, you are stuck outside you need to know how to protect yourself. The National Disaster Management Authority of India has issued some guidelines in light of Cyclone Nisarga.
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'Nisarga', which is currently brewing in the Arabian Sea, means nature and was termed by India's neighbouring country -- Bangladesh. The name was accorded in a list formulated by a group of countries.
The Maharashtra government has already sounded an alert in Mumbai and neighbouring districts in view of the cyclonic storm 'Nisarg', which is expected to hit the state's coast on Wednesday.
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