12/06/2023
THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU EXPECT A CYCLONE:
Karachi is on a red alert due to the roaring cyclone over east central Arabian Sea which has further intensified into an “extremely severe cyclonic storm (ESCS)”.
Following is the list of actions must be taken now!!
1️⃣ As much as possible, bring inside anything that cannot be anchored to the floor outside.
2️⃣ Windows and doors must be locked. When winds reach 130 km/h, you should tape cardboard to the windows to protect them from the wind. Use an industrial tape.
3️⃣ Place all decorative items and anything from tabletops underneath.
4️⃣ Stock up on food, bandages, and life-saving medications at home in case anyone needs them so that if it rains and you can't go outside, you'll still have supplies.
5️⃣ Food stocks should be kept, but be sure to stock up on both canned and dry goods. Keep enough supply of water bottles.
6️⃣ Expect a power outage that may last at least 48 hours, so you must have emergency lighting, stand by lights and torches ready. Charge your Power banks for phones.
7️⃣ If it gets nasty and you can get out, try to flee to someone's house far from the shore.
8️⃣ If the winds start to cause trouble and you're on the top floor, walk downstairs.
9️⃣ Bring any plant containers you have on your balconies and patios inside.
🔟 Avoid venturing outside in the wind. Appliances that are not necessary shouldn't be turned on. If you have power, avoid charging anything during the storm, especially high voltage ones.
Again, keep a natural disaster preparedness kit ready. Essential medicines, candles, water, dry food, matches, batteries, flashlights, all need to be ready. Charge your power banks too.
Dua when the wind blows or during a wind storm:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا ، وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا ، وَخَيْرَ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ ،
وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا ، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا ، وَشَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ
O Allah, I ask You for it’s goodness, the good within it, and the good it was sent with, And I seek refuge with You from it’s evil, the evil within it, and from the evil it was sent with.
A'meen