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Why it is advised to cut off the power supply and switch off all the electrical appliances at time of floods?
Why it is advised to cut off the power supply and switch off all the electrical appliances at time of floods?
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Precautions at the time of floods:
- Water is a good conductor of electricity and in floods, the electrical appliances can come in direct contact with water which may electrify water.
- Due to good conductivity of water the current flowing can cause electric shocks to the person who comes in contact with water.
- Also, the water can damage the electrical appliances.
Precautions at the time of floods:
- Water is a good conductor of electricity and in floods, the electrical appliances can come in direct contact with water which may electrify water.
- Due to good conductivity of water the current flowing can cause electric shocks to the person who comes in contact with water.
- Also, the water can damage the electrical appliances.
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