Cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc in Tamil Nadu: Dos and don'ts

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released a list of dos and don'ts for the people after cyclone Vardah wreaked havoc in Chennai. The NDMA recommended the following safety measures via its Twitter handle.

# Do not try to enter the damaged buildings

# Volunteer to help the people in need

# Use mobile phone only during emergency

# When 'all clear messages' is declared by the government officials then only venture out

# Listen to the advice of local officials and emergency workers

# Watch out for broken electric poles, broken glasses and sharp objects

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# Stay away from flooded and affected areas

# Drink boiled water

# Do not use toilet if the water pipes are damaged

Do's and Don'ts after a #cyclone #cyclonevardah #aftercyclone pic.twitter.com/nwkIxEtP86

— NDMA India (@ndmaindia) December 13, 2016