Avoid standing below trees and tall structures during rain

India
August 18, 2020 5:21am CST
When it rains people generally take shelter under a tree or some metal structures to avoid getting drenched in the rain. Most scientists and experts have found that lightening strikes tall structures like towers , buildings and even trees. The metal structures and trees acts as earthing rods having negative potential for the lightning to reach the earth. Hence avoid going out in the rain avoid standing close to trees or tall structures as they can cause severe burns and even death.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
18 Aug 20
I'm scared of the lighting so much. It felt that it will strike me when it's there.
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• India
18 Aug 20
Yes lighting are dangerous. It can strike at any place and on anyone. You just need to be at a safe place.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
18 Aug 20
@jayanth_77 I had that moment when I thought I will get hit by it when I'm outside the house to meet someone. It's really traumatic!
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• India
18 Aug 20
@cherriefic just avoid going out when it rains
@JudyEv (341743)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Aug 20
Certainly sheltering under trees isn't a good idea. Inside a building would hopefully be safe.
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@JudyEv (341743)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Aug 20
@jayanth_77 That's true. We switch off and unplug our computers when there is a big storm.
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• India
18 Aug 20
Standing inside building is safe. But not on rooftops or touching metal objects. Also electronic equipments like TV , fridge, computers need to be switched off and unplugged during heavy rain as they can get damaged did to sudden spike in electricity.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
19 Aug 20
I have run under a tree before when it was raining but never when it has been lightning.
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• India
18 Aug 20
Yes thanks for the friendly reminder
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• India
18 Aug 20
Its rainy season so thought of sharing the information.
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@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
26 Aug 20
Nice suggestions dear friend
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@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
18 Aug 20
Yes we'll said my friend. Taking shelter under trees is not good decision in rainy time.