Why should we not use landline phones during a lightning strike?

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During lightning strike, an electric charge may discharge through cords of the landline telephone and may become dangerous.

Therefore, it is safer to use mobile phones and wireless/cordless phones during a lightning strike.

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Why should we not use landline phones during a lightning strike?

During lightning strike, an electric charge may discharge through cords of the landline telephone and may become dangerous. Therefore, it is safer to use mobile phones and wireless/cordless phones during a lightning strike.

During lightning strike, an electric charge may discharge through cords of the landline telephone and may become dangerous.

Therefore, it is safer to use mobile phones and wireless/cordless phones during a lightning strike.