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Four people were struck by lightning while sheltering from the rain under a tree. How to protect yourself in thunderstorm weather?

Thunder and rain are normal natural phenomena, and there is more rain in spring, so we should pay attention to waterproof and flood control. There will be more thunderstorms tomorrow, so pay attention to safety when going out. It is very dangerous to be struck by lightning in thunderstorm weather, and lightning strikes also occur from time to time in the open field, so it is more important to learn to protect your own safety. In a community park in India, it was raining heavily, and four men took shelter under a tree. Suddenly a flash of lightning hit the tree, and several people fell to the ground in an instant. The whole terrible process was filmed by the camera. It is reported that two of the four men are out of danger, and 1 man has died. Stay at home and don't go out in thunderstorm weather. Closing doors and windows is the best protection. If you must go out, don't hide under the tree to avoid the rain, because trees are more vulnerable to lightning.

First, try not to go out in thunderstorm weather. Minimize going out in thunderstorm weather and close the doors and windows at home, which can effectively prevent Lei Dianqiu from entering the room. Turn off the power of indoor appliances. When it thunders, it is best not to use electronic devices such as mobile phones, telephones and televisions. Stay away from the metal pipes at home. Lightning rods are installed in ordinary high-rise buildings, so it is relatively safe to stay at home.

Second, stay away from outdoor metal objects and wires. If you work outdoors in thunderstorm weather, you must stay away from metal objects, wires, etc. Don't hide under the big tree. These things are easy to attract lightning, and once they are hit, they are very dangerous. Therefore, when outdoors, in order to protect your own safety, when there is lightning, you should go indoors to avoid it.

Third, don't go to the roof to avoid water accumulation. The top floor of every building is the most vulnerable place to be struck by lightning, so don't go to the top of the building when there is lightning. If someone is hit by collecting clothes on the roof in lightning weather, avoid going to places with water when going out. In order to avoid electric shock, he should try to avoid falling wires.