Question

Which of the following precautions do we need to take if we are staying in a cyclone hit area?

• A. Always store clean drinking water for emergencies.
• B. Try to stay outdoor as much as possible.
• C. Do not ignore the warnings issued by the meteorological department.
• D. Try to stay inside houses.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Always store clean drinking water for emergencies.
C Do not ignore the warnings issued by the meteorological department.
D Try to stay inside houses.

We need to take following precautions if we are staying in a cyclone hit area:

• Always store clean drinking water for emergencies. Drinking contaminated water can lead to serious diseases.
• We must try to stay indoors and going outside only increases the risk of getting hurt.
• The indian meteorological department, with the help of satellites and radars, issues cyclone alerts through TV radio, or newspapers. We should not ignore the warnings issued by the meteorological department