do’s and don’t in lightning: [VIDEO] How does the “lightning from the sky” fall, what are the measures to avoid it, what to do and what not to know. How does lightning from sky fall what are the measures to avoid it, what to do

New Delhi: In Rajasthan and UP, there has been a big accident due to lightning, often in the rainy season, incidents of lightning fall, did you know why lightning falls from the sky, what is the reason behind it and how Let’s try to know how to avoid it.

During the rainy season, lightning often flashes in the clouds and also falls on the ground, which is also often harmful, it is said that if you fall in the grip of it, then you can die, otherwise you will be badly injured, due to this Here are some tips to avoid that should be followed for your own safety.

Why does lightning fall?

Lightning is actually the release of static energy when the electric charge between the earth and the clouds deteriorates, there is a huge electric spark in the sky, when the tower, tall tree, house or human becomes positively charged, then positive electricity comes out from it. It is called a streamer, the negative charge present in the lower part of the cloud is attracted to the streamer, causing lightning to fall on the earth. This is the reason why high things are more likely to be struck by lightning.

Open sky, under green trees and near water are more at risk

Lightning mostly falls during rainy days. People who are in its grip under the open sky, under green trees, near water or near electricity and mobile towers.

Lightning from the sky affects a person’s head, neck and shoulders the most, it is more likely to fall in the afternoon.

What to do to avoid lightning-
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• Do not take shelter in areas with tall buildings as there is a high risk of thunderstorms.
• If you are in an open place, then immediately take shelter of a pucca house.
• If you are talking on mobile then be careful, it can prove to be fatal.
• If your car is in the vehicle, stay in it but stay away from the bike because the feet stay on the ground.
• Do not go around the bridge with iron pillars
• Turn off the appliances running in the house like TV, fridge etc
• Stay away from ponds, reservoirs and swimming pools
• Do not stand in a group but stand at a distance Make sure there are no electricity or telephone wires around

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