Why bathing should be avoided during thendurstorm?

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Water that we use for bathing not pure, hence, it is a conductor of electricity. If there is any lightning strike on the house then there will be flow of charge on all possible ways including water to the ground. This will electrocute the person bathing under shower or using water in the bathroom.

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