What should we pay attention to in thunderstorm weather? Is it true that 83 people died in India due to thunderstorm weather?

It's true that 83 people died in India because of thunderstorms! On June 25th, a thunderstorm hit Bihar, India. According to the local government quoted by India Today, thunderstorms caused casualties in many parts of the state, and at least 83 people were killed by lightning that day. There are no detailed reports on the details of the incident. According to earlier media reports, most of the victims were people who worked outdoors in the fields. On the evening of 25th, the Bihar government updated the number of victims to 83, and made a list of victims, among which the highest death toll was Genjie in Gobar.

Since June every year, South Asian countries such as India and Nepal have entered the rainy season one after another, and casualties caused by thunderstorm weather have occurred from time to time, but it is rare to see more than 80 people die in one day. So how to prevent sudden thunderstorms?

1, don't stay on the platform of high-rise buildings in thunderstorm weather, and don't enter isolated shacks, sentry boxes, etc. In the open air.

2. Stay away from the exposed water pipes, gas pipes and other metal objects and power equipment in the building.

3. It is not advisable to hide under the big tree during a thunderstorm. If necessary, you must keep a distance of 3 meters from your torso, squat down and put your legs together.

4. If there are ants crawling on your head, neck and hands when thunder and lightning strike, and your hair stands on end, it means that lightning is coming. Get down on the ground quickly to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning, and take away the metal ornaments, hairpins and necklaces you wear.

5. If there is a thunderstorm outside and it is too late to leave tall objects, you should immediately find some dry insulation and put your feet on it. Don't put your feet on the ground outside insulation, because water can conduct electricity.

6. When avoiding thunderstorm outdoors, be careful not to hold the ground with your hands. At the same time, put your hands on your knees, keep your chest close to your knees, and keep your head as low as possible, because your head is more vulnerable to lightning than other parts of your body.

7. When you hear thunder within a few seconds after seeing lightning outdoors, it means that you are in a dangerous environment near a thunderstorm. At this time, you should stop walking, put your feet together and squat down immediately. Don't get involved with people. It is best to use plastic rain gear and raincoat.

8. It is not advisable to drive a motorcycle quickly, ride a bicycle quickly and run wildly in the rain, because the greater the stride of the body, the greater the voltage, and the more likely it is to hurt people. In addition, thunderstorms are only natural phenomena, so don't be too afraid.