Question

What are the safety measures that need to be taken during lightning?

Answer 1

To minimize the risks and dangers due to lightning, we should take the following precautions during lightning:

1. Avoid standing under or near tall trees or buildings.
2. Avoid holding or touching metallic objects like a TV, antennas, metal rods, etc.
3. Disconnect your computer, television, telephone, etc.
4. If caught outside, stand in the open, away from trees, buildings, etc.
5. Stay inside the vehicle while travelling. The bodies of these vehicles being made of metal produce a shielding effect due to the fact that the electrostatic field inside a conductor is zero.