No one can predict when one may need to face an emergency situation. All available means of assistance must be used in such situations

‘what care should one take when faced with a flood’, ‘what should one do when being evacuated to a safe place’ and ‘what precautions should be taken after receding of flood water’.

In some places the water current was so strong that several people, cattle and vehicles were swept away. Petrol, diesel, milk and other essential commodities went out of stock.

When assisting in a disaster, first and foremost understand its nature and extent. Example, if an earthquake has occurred then what was its intensity, how many villages have been affected in a flood etc.

In coming times, there will be a surge in extreme natural disasters like Tsunami, earthquakes etc., to such an extent that even scientists are saying that we may have to leave our earth !

After flooding in some cities of Maharashtra and Karnataka in 2019, many people were unaware and confused about the exact measures to be adopted during the floods and after the flood receded. In such situations there are chances of people taking wrong decisions. To prevent this, some important points are given here.

When there is flooding as transformers too get submerged there is no electricity creating a shortage in drinking water. As water stagnates to a great extent it becomes impossible for water tankers to reach the flooded areas.

In flood-prone areas houses of mud or unbaked bricks cannot last for long. Mud houses collapse with fast flowing waters easily while unbaked bricks may disintegrate in the water.

Sometimes, lightning flashes in the sky during other seasons as well. If there is a gap of less than 30 seconds between the lightning and its sound, then such lightning is dangerous. Lightning can lead to great loss of life and property.

It is not possible to predict when we will have to deal with natural disasters such as hurricanes, heavy rains, earthquakes. Such disasters can arise any moment.