In view of the recent loss of lives due to lightning strike in different parts of the country, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has suggested some measures to be followed by the pople so that its impact can be reduced.
Talking to AlR News, NDMA Member Kamal Kishore has suggested the people not to take shelter under or near trees during lightening strike when they are outside their homes.
Mr Kishore advised the people to get inside a house or building, but avoid structure with tin or metal roofs. He said, if anyone caught under the open sky then the person should sit down and crouch and not lie down on the ground.
In case the people are indoors, the NDMA Member suugested to the people to unplug all electrical equipments, not to use corded telephone and stay away from windows and doors at the time of lightning.
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