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Before a Flood
- Monitor IMD weather bulletins and CWC (Central Water Commission) flood bulletins at cwc.gov.in
- Elevate valuables, electronics, and important documents above expected flood level
- Know your evacuation routes and nearest elevated ground or shelter
- Store at least 3 days of clean drinking water in sealed containers
- Keep Aadhaar card, ration card, and insurance copies in a waterproof pouch
- Charge all devices and power banks fully
- Stock ORS packets, water purification tablets, and basic medicines
- If in a flood-prone area, keep inflatable tubes or life jackets at home
During a Flood
- NEVER wade through flood water - just 15cm of fast-moving water can knock you down
- Flood water hides open manholes, broken glass, snakes, and crocodiles
- Move to higher ground immediately if water starts rising
- Avoid bridges over fast-flowing water
- Do NOT drive through flooded roads - even 30cm of water can stall most vehicles
- Stay away from electricity poles and substations in flooded areas
- If trapped on an upper floor, signal for help from the roof or window
- Listen to All India Radio for flood warnings and evacuation orders
- Do NOT attempt to swim across flood currents
After a Flood
- Boil all drinking water or use purification tablets - flood water contaminates wells and pipes
- Watch for snakes and scorpions that may have entered homes seeking dry ground
- Check structural damage before re-entering your home - look for cracks and tilting
- Dispose of all food that came in contact with flood water
- Clean and disinfect everything that was submerged
- Watch for waterborne diseases - cholera, typhoid, leptospirosis, hepatitis A
- Use ORS immediately for any diarrhea symptoms
- Report damage for government relief claims - photograph everything
- Avoid walking or playing in stagnant water - risk of leptospirosis
Emergency Actions
Call 112 or 1070 for disaster helpline
Contact NDRF: +91-9711077372
Call 108 for medical emergency
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