Question

What are the precautions to be taken during a lightning strike?

Answer 1

1. Lighting is caused because of the accumulation of electric charges between the clouds.
2. The process of an electric discharge between different clouds or between clouds and the earth causes lightning.
3. There are several precautions that should be taken during lightning.
4. We have to turn off corded phones, computers, and other electrical equipment that put us in direct contact with electricity.
5. We have to avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths, and faucets.
6. We have to stay away from windows and doors and stay on porches.
7. We do not have to lie on concrete floors, and not to lean against concrete walls.