Nashik Floods
The Wine capital and adjoining areas received heavy rain and hailstorm on Tuesday which eventually sends Nashik under water.
The incessant rain since past two ears led to a flood-like situation in Nashik city and district, with two major rivers — Godavari and Kadwa — keep touching the danger line.
All eight dams in the district are forced to be opened from time to time.
Do’s and don’t during the flood
At first lets talk about some important things to do if you are stuck around the wrong time and at wrong Place of Nashik during the flood.
Things To Do in a Flood Like Situation
Be alert.
- Monitor your surroundings.
- Monitor Radio, local television and radio stations.
- Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel.
- Make sure you have enough water and food stored at home.
- Follow recommended routes.
- Watch for washed out roads, earth slides, and downed trees or power lines.
- Be especially cautious at night, when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
- Get to high ground – Climb to safety!
- Get out of low areas that may be subject to flooding.
- Avoid already-flooded areas and do not attempt to cross flowing water.
- Stay away from power lines and electrical wires.
- Evacuate immediately, if you think you are at risk or are advised to do so!
- Act quickly. Save yourself, not your belongings.
- If directed to a specific location, go there.
- Shut off the electricity at the circuit breakers.
- Call emergency services. Call for assistance and give the correct location information.
Past Nashik Flood News
WATER IN DAMS RELEASED
The irrigation department released water from Gangapur dam on Thursday. Also, flooding at few places was observed during 2013.
Things Not To DO In A Flood Like Situation?
- Avoid disaster areas. Your presence might hamper rescue or other emergency operations and put you at further risk.
- NEVER drive through flooded roadways. STOP! Turn Around Don’t Drown.
- Dont Drive if you see water flood on the road, You can lose control of your vehicle in only a few inches of water.
- Do not drive around a barricade. Turn around and go another way!
- Avoid already-flooded areas and do not attempt to cross flowing water.
- Don’t cross water body, If it is moving swiftly, water 6 inches deep can knock you off your feet.
- If someone falls in or is trapped in flood water, Do not go after the victim! If possible throw the victim something to help them float, such as a spare tire, large ball, or foam ice chest.
I will request my readers to share important emergency number in Nashik to get in touch for emergency flood like situation in Nashik.
Comment Below. – Thanks
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This Article will help you fight Dengue.
Nashik In Monsoon
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Listed here are my top 5 places to visit near Nashik in monsoon.
Saputara
Saputra – A perfect Hill Station for Monsoon.
This picturesque hill station is perched on a plateau in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadri Range.
