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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in one or two paragraphs:
Briefly explain the steps to be taken to mitigate the impact of cyclones.
उत्तर
In order to mitigate the impact of cyclone following, precautions can be taken :
- People living in cyclone-prone regions must be alert and keep a track of warnings, announcements, and instructions from the meteorological department and the Disaster Warning System (DWS), television news, and radio broadcasts. They should carefully follow instructions given on radio and television and act accordingly to avoid danger. A timely warning can save many lives.
- Cyclone-prone areas should have pre-constructed shelters that are known to everyone.
- The houses in these areas should be designed to withstand strong winds.
- We must conserve coastal vegetation such as mangrove forests as these act as windbreaks and reduce the impact of waves.
- Emergency kit, food, water, and medicines should be kept ready in a waterproof bag.
- People should take precautions against snakebites, fallen electric poles, wires, etc.
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