Social Media tags keep Mumbai information moving

Hotel Taj Mahal, Mumbai being burnt due to bombings and firings on the late wednesday night of 26th November.

Image from Stuti ~'s Flickr photostream

You’ve probably seen the news on TV about the attacks in Mumbai.

Social Media tags are keeping Mumbai information moving, across countries, cities. platforms, timezones.

If you don’t have Twitter, you may not be aware of the live updates coming from the #mumbai Twitter tag.
There’s also photos on Flickr on the #mumbai Flickr tag.

What can you do?

Please do not publish or re-publish any information which can help the attackers. No room numbers, troop movements, details on where people are hiding, nationalities and general situation intelligence. Keep talking, but be careful.

If you’re in Mumbai:

Give Blood
Three hospitals need blood; JJ Hospital, St George Hospital and Bombay Hospital (map on Google Maps). Contact numbers are 022-23739400 for JJ Hospital, 022?22620344 for St George Hospital and Bombay Hospital is 22067676 on extension 216.

Keep watch for the stolen Jeeps
Hijacked police Jeep license numbers are MH01 ZA102 and MH01 BA51791. Do not approach yourself. Call police on 100 24937755.

If you’re concerned about loved ones from foreign nations:

Australia

Australians can call 1300 555 135.

Brazil
Brazilians can call 9820686143.

Canada
Canadians looking for info on relatives in Mumbai can call Foreign Affairs on 1-613-996-8885 from Canada and 1-800-387-3124 elsewhere.

United Kingdom

Brits can call 00442070080000.

United States

Americans can call 888-407-4747.

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2 Responses to “ Social Media tags keep Mumbai information moving ”

  1. I’ve heard from people I know in Pune, which is about 2.5 hours south of Mumbai. Everything is quiet there, but they’re on alert for anything.

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