Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday shared dos and donts in view of the cyclonic storm Nisarga that is likely to make a landfall at the Alibaug town in Raigad and also impact other coastal districts including Mumbai, Palghar and Thane. Sharing a graphic on Twitter, the Chief Minister's Office urged people to pay attention to official instructions on TV and radio, and not heed to rumours or circulate them. Thackeray said people should tie or move indoors loose things outside their homes and regularly inspect battery- operated devices as well as reserve power systems.

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DO’s & DONT’s to stay safe! #CycloneNisarga pic.twitter.com/bLdEXUaAdb

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) June 3, 2020

If a person is not living in a mud house or hut, he/she should choose a part of the house as an emergency shelter and practice how all members of the family will use the space during the cyclone. Stay at the centre of the room, stay away from corners as debris often accumulates in corners, the chief minister said. He urged people to hide under strong furniture such as a stool, heavy table or desk and hold it tight. Use your hands to protect your head and neck, Thackeray said. People should stay away from windows, he said, adding that some windows should be closed and some kept open so to maintain the pressure.