Flooded roads pose threat to our cars. Follow these practical tips and essential actions you can take to protect your car.

Protect Your Car From Flood Damage

- Review your car insurance for flood damage coverage due to increasing flooding in Indian cities. - Check your comprehensive insurance policy for flood damage inclusion. - Explore add-ons with your insurer if flood damage isn't covered. - Consider upgrading to comprehensive insurance for full flood protection.

Insurance Coverage

- Whether you are driving or parking your car, always seek the highest ground possible. - If your regular parking spot is flooded, park your car on nearby elevated ground. - When driving, make sure you drive on the path where the tarmac is visible.

Find Higher Ground

- Avoid flooded roads by researching alternate routes with less waterlogging. - Plan ahead to ensure your route is clear and safe. - Predict potential flooding by checking weather and road conditions. - Opt for known routes to avoid unexpected challenges.

Find Alternative Routes

- In flooded roads, shift to first gear and maintain high revs. - - Drive slowly and modulate clutch on manuals to control speed. - On automatic cars, shift to manual mode and choose the lowest gear while you navigate the flooded road.

Adapt Your Driving Style

- In case your car gets submerged, turn off the engine immediately to avoid sucking in water through the air intake and damaging the engine. - Try to open the door, do so and vacate the car. - Lock your car doors and find higher ground to wait for the water to recede or for rescue..

Precautions & Actions When Submerged

Read the tips and actions we have highlighted in detail to ensure you are better prepared to handle the situation.