Cyclone preparedness meeting held in Gadilanka — keep these emergency steps ready

Low-pressure systems and cyclones can form in the Bay of Bengal during the north-east monsoon, so a preparedness meeting was held at the Gadilanka village secretariat. Panchayat representatives, secretariat staff, volunteers and youth groups took part.

Key advice for residents

• When a weather warning is issued, stay away from the river bank and avoid boat journeys.
• Keep a torch, batteries, drinking water, essential medicines and important documents ready in one bag.
• Families with elderly people, pregnant women or small children should share their details with the secretariat in advance.
• In an emergency, call 112.

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