Question

Is it safe for an electrician to carry out electrical repairs outdoors during a heavy downpour? Explain.

Answer 1

Rainwater generally contains many impurities which get dissolved in it when it passes through various layers of troposphere. Due to this, rainwater becomes a good conductor of electricity. If an electrician carries out electrical repairs outdoors during heavy downpour, he might get electric shock. Hence, it is not safe for the electrician.