A woman walks on a flooded road in Chennai Monday. Photo: Vibi Job/OnmanoramaAre you affected by Cyclone Vardah? Here, Onmanorama has compiled a number of dos and don'ts that will help residents in affected areas remain safe amid the chaos created by the cyclonic storm.
» Stay indoors, don't allow children to venture outside and play in water
» Keep adequate food, medicines and drinking food at home. Keep water tanks filled up to escape water scarcity if there's a power failure
» Keep mobile phones, emergency lights charged
» See to it that you have candles and matchboxes with you
» Keep doors, windows closed
» Avoid taking shelter under trees, old, damaged buildings
» At any cost, avoid using rail, water transport
» Keep torches, spare batteries handy
» Keep emergency numbers with you
» Keep valuable documents in waterproof bags
» Stay away from low-lying, coastal areas
» If you are stepping out, make sure you don't come in contact with electric lines
» Take shelter in relief centers if advised by officials
