Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Weather inquiry - Can I apply fertilizer in paddy fields during thunderstorms?

Can I apply fertilizer in paddy fields during thunderstorms?

No, this is very dangerous.

Because electric charges are easy to accumulate on protruding objects, and compared to other objects in paddy fields, people are a protruding object in paddy fields, so it is easy to accumulate electric charges and attract lightning strikes.

How to prevent lightning strikes during thunderstorms:

1. You should stay indoors and close the doors and windows. Outdoor workers should hide indoors as soon as possible;

2. It is not advisable to use electrical appliances with insufficient lightning protection measures, and do not use faucets;

3. Do not touch antennas, water pipes, barbed wire, metal doors and windows , building exterior walls, stay away from live equipment such as wires or other similar metal devices;

4. Reduce the use of telephones and mobile phones;

5. Do not swim or engage in other water activities , it is not suitable for outdoor ball games;

6. Do not stand on the top of a mountain, rooftop or other highly conductive objects;

7. Do not handle open containers flammable items;

8. Stay away from trees and masts in the wilderness, at least 5 meters away from trees;

9. It is not appropriate to hold an umbrella or use a badminton racket in an open area. Carry it on your shoulders;

10. It is not suitable to drive a motorcycle or ride a bicycle;

11. If your hair stands up during a thunderstorm, you should squat down and put your feet together to reduce the step voltage.