Cyclone Dana: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that a cyclonic circulation over the central Arabian Sea is likely to strengthen into Cyclone Dana by Wednesday, October 23. According to IMD's Sunday update, the storm is predicted to move towards the northwest Bay of Bengal, approaching the Odisha and West Bengal coasts by the morning of October 24.


As extreme weather events often disrupt power supplies, it's crucial to prepare your electronic devices, especially your smartphone. In the event of prolonged power outages, maintaining your smartphone’s battery life is essential for staying connected and accessing vital updates.


How To Make Sure Your Smartphone Doesn't Run Out Of Charge


Here are some tips to extend your smartphone's battery life during emergencies:



  • Shorten screen timeout settings: Reducing the time before your screen turns off can help save battery life by preventing unnecessary usage when the device is idle.

  • Lower screen brightness or enable automatic adjustment: A dimmer screen consumes less power; automatic brightness adapts to ambient light conditions, optimising usage.

  • Turn off keyboard sounds and vibrations: Disabling these features can significantly decrease battery drain, especially during extended use.

  • Limit apps that consume a lot of power: Identify and restrict background apps that are heavy on battery usage, such as social media and streaming services, to conserve energy.

  • Activate adaptive battery settings: This feature prioritises power for frequently used apps while limiting battery usage for those you use less often, enhancing overall efficiency.

  • Remove unused accounts and apps: Deleting accounts and apps you no longer use frees up system resources, reducing background activity and saving battery life.

  • Enable dark mode: Dark mode can help save battery on OLED screens by reducing the power used for bright pixels, especially in low-light conditions.

  • Fully charge portable battery packs: Keeping power banks charged ensures you have backup power readily available when your smartphone battery starts to drain.

  • Keep a torch handy to avoid using your phone's flashlight: Relying on a dedicated flashlight conserves your phone's battery for essential communication needs.

  • Switch from 5G or 4G networks to 2G: Lowering your network speed can reduce battery consumption, as 2G uses less power to maintain a connection.


By following these steps, you can ensure your smartphone stays operational during critical moments.