Alert

*** IMD Weather Forecast *** *** DGRE Avalanche Bulletin ***

Landslide

Identify areas of rock fall and subsidence of buildings, cracks that indicate landslides and move to safer areas

Grow more trees that can hold the soil through roots

Keep drains clean; inspect drains for - litter, leaves, plastic bags, rubble etc; keep the weep holes open

Try to avoid construction and staying in vulnerable areas

Keep drains clean; inspect drains for - litter, leaves, plastic bags, rubble etc

Grow more trees that can hold the soil through roots

Don't uproot trees unless re-vegetation is planned

Listen for unusual sounds such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together

Try to avoid construction and staying in vulnerable areas

Don’t build houses near steep slopes and near drainage path

If you are living close to revier then keep on monitoring its flow

Plan your trip to the hills according to information given by weather department or news channels

Prepare tour to hilly region according to information given by weather department or news channel

Move away from landslide path or downstream valleys quickly without wasting time

Stay alert, awake and active (3A’s) during landslide, locate and go to shelters

Don’t panic and lose energy by crying

Don’t touch or walk over loose material and electric wiring or pole

Don’t build houses near steep slopes and near drainage path

Move away from landslide path or downstream valleys quickly without wasting time

Stay alert, awake and active (3A’s) during the impact or probability of impact

Locate and go to shelters

Try to stay with your family and companions

Don’t panic and lose energy by crying

Don’t touch or walk over loose material and electric wiring or pole

Try to stay with your family and companions

Report any damage of roads, power and telephone lines to concerned authorities

Check for injured and trapped persons

Know how to give signs or how to communicate during emergency time to flying helicopters and rescue team

Don’t move an injured person without rendering first aid unless the casualty is in immediate danger

Check for injured and trapped persons

You should know how to give signs ot how to communicate during emergency to get help from flying helicopters and rescue team

Don’t drink contaminated water directly from rivers, springs, wells etc

Seek advice from local authorities for rebuilding damaged houses, roads etc

Listen to warnings of heavy and prolonged period of rainfall from a weather station

If your home is located below a debris covered area move away to safer place

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