Question

Select the safety measures to be taken to protect one's self from lightning.

• A. Taking shelter under tall trees
• B. Avoid taking a bath
• C. Not standing in an open ground
• D. Carry a good umbrella

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Not standing in an open ground

• During a thunderstorm, contact with telephone cords, electrical wires, and metal pipes, etc. should be avoided.
• Bathing should be avoided during a thunderstorm to avoid contact with running water, as it is a good conductor of electricity.
• Carrying an umbrella with a metal cap is not a good idea at all during a thunderstorm.
• If in a forest, taking shelter under short trees is advisable, as they are less prone to be hit by lightning.
• If no shelter is available and you are in an open field, stay as far away as yu can, from all tall trees.