Since,
 Damage to thatched huts/houses, roof tops may blow off and unattached metal
sheets may fly.
 Breaking of tree branches and uprooting of large avenue trees.
 Damages cause by Lightning are expected
The Department of Meteorology advises that people should:
 Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
 Avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during
thunderstorms.
 Avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.
 Avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors and boats etc.
 Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
 For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.
 Coastal hutment dwellers are advised to move to safer places. Other people in the
affected areas to remain indoors.
 Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
 For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities