The weather department has predicted heavy rain and thunderstorm on Thursday. Due to this, high alert has been declared in Aligarh, Hathras and other districts.
Aligarh DM Visakh G. has ordered to keep all government and convent schools from nursery to 12th class closed on Thursday. AMU schools will also remain closed.
At the same time, an orange alert has been issued due to the continuous rain in Hathras. In view of the possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms, holidays have been declared on 12th and 13th September in schools up to class 12th.
In fact, it rained all day on Wednesday, due to which the maximum temperature fell by 4.8 degrees and the minimum by 3.2 degrees Celsius. Waterlogging occurred in many areas of the city and countryside. Due to strong winds and rain, paddy crops fell in some areas.
Advisory issued for safety and protection
After the warning issued by the Meteorological Department, Aligarh DM has issued an advisory for safety and protection and has appealed to stay safe. The advisory says that in case of heavy rain and lightning, take shelter under a concrete roof.
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In case there is no safe shelter nearby, sit in a squatting position with the heels of both feet joined together and the head bent on the toes. Cover the ears with the hands.
If you are traveling by vehicle, keep all the windows rolled up and stay in the vehicle. Stay away from windows, doors and verandas in houses. Avoid coming in contact with electrical equipment or wires. Take shelter in a strong building or vehicle. Stay away from open fields or high places.
keep this in mind too
- Don’t take shelter under trees
- Do not take shelter under electricity and telephone poles.
- Do not touch taps, fridge, telephone etc.
- Do not touch objects made of metal.
- Do not use umbrella. Do not use phone and television.
- Do not stay in open spaces.
- Use Damini and Sachet apps for early warning.
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