Snowy Area Precautions : Seeing snowfall in winter is its own pleasure. In cold weather, most people plan to go to Shimla-Manali-Ladakh or Srinagar. Where there is a lot of snowfall. A large number of tourists are preparing to go to such destinations in the new year also. In such a situation, there is a need to make a concrete plan regarding travel. In fact, after snowfall the roads in such places become quite slippery. Tourists often go out for a walk after the snowfall stops and fall due to slippage.
Every year there are reports of many people breaking their bones at hill stations. In such a situation, one should try to avoid some mistakes while visiting such places, otherwise many bones may be broken at once. Let us know what should not be done while going to hill station in winter…
What to do if you go for a walk in snowy areas
1. Save yourself in an avalanche
During snowfall or in places where there has been heavy snowfall, the biggest problem is avalanche, which can be dangerous. Protecting yourself from this is the biggest challenge. Bones can be broken due to getting buried in small rocks of snow during avalanche. This can even result in loss of life. In such a situation, you should immediately go to a place where your life can be saved. If such a place is not available, keep a long stick with you and park it directly next to the avalanche. When covered with snow, you can create a breathing space by shaking it with a stick.
2. Light a fire
If you are going for a walk in snowy areas, sometimes there is a fear of losing your way. Not only this, hypothermia can occur due to cold or pain can increase due to injury to bones. In such a situation, you can light a fire to keep your body warm. This may reduce the pain. Therefore, whenever you go to such places, keep with you those things which can be used in lighting a fire.
3. Do not wear wet clothes
If you are going to visit a snowy place, if your clothes get wet, remove them immediately. Because this decrease in temperature can cause serious harm to the body. Secondly, the risk of slipping remains high, which can cause serious injuries to the bones.
4. Do not play games in snow
If you go to snowy places, avoid playing snow games like snowboarding, ice skating, ice climbing and snow sledding for fun. Because if you do this without experience, there is a fear of slipping and it can lead to broken bones.
What to do if you go to a snowy place by car or bike?
1. When going to a snowy place by car or bike, there is a greater fear of slipping, due to which there is a risk of breaking bones. Before going to such places, definitely check the police advisory.
2. Keep food items, first aid kit, extra batteries, torch, fully charged phone and power bank and extra warm clothes with you.
3. Before going to such places, get information about the weather, so that there is no fear of getting stuck and you can reach the destination easily.
4. Drive your car or bike slowly and carefully in icy areas. Maintain distance from other vehicles. Do not apply brakes suddenly, otherwise there is a risk of skidding.
5. Always use gear on slopes and avoid spilling as much as possible.
6. To protect your hands and feet from freezing in icy bike areas, cover them with plastic polythene before wearing socks and wear socks or gloves.
take care of these things
1. If you are doing snow trekking, avoid traveling without a guide and stick.
2. Before leaving on a trip in snowy areas, pack some essential medicines and foods.
3. Book a hotel away from the main city for the trip.
4. Before going out in snowfall, first pack sweaters, jackets and woolen clothes.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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