Emergency Helpline Numbers
Quick access to essential emergency services in Dharwad District
Emergency Preparedness & Safety Guidelines
Check the house; secure loose tiles and carry out repairs of doors
Keep some wooden boards ready so that glass windows can be boarded if needed.
Keep a hurricane lantern filled with kerosene, battery operated
DO NOT venture out even when the winds appear to calm down.
Listen to radio, watch TV, read newspapers for weather updates.
Stay away from electric poles and fallen power lines to avoid electrocution.
Do not allow children to play in or near flood waters.
Don't use any damaged electrical goods, get them checked.
Repair deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects.
Anchor overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling.
Follow BIS codes relevant to your area for building standards.
Do not move from where you are.
Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes.
Get trained in first aid.
Stay indoors during extreme hot and use heaters safely and properly.
Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m.
Avoid strenuous activities when outside in the afternoon.
Know the height of your street above sea level and the distance of your street from the coast or other high-risk waters.
Plan evacuation routes from your home, school, workplace, or any other place you could be where tsunamis present a risk.
Practice your evacuation routes.
Move immediately to higher ground, DO NOT wait for a tsunami.
🚨 Dharwad District Alerts
Important weather and emergency alerts for citizens
Heavy Rain Alert
Heavy rainfall may occur at isolated places. Citizens are advised to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.
Yellow AlertThunderstorm Alert
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds may occur. Citizens are advised to stay indoors during severe weather.
Orange AlertFlood Advisory
Heavy rainfall may cause waterlogging in low-lying areas. Citizens are advised to remain alert and follow official instructions.
AdvisoryStrong Wind Alert
Strong winds may affect parts of the district. Secure loose objects and avoid standing near trees and weak structures.
Advisory