The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has warned that lightning can be extremely dangerous for both humans and animals, apart from causing damage to electrical appliances.
People are advised to avoid open spaces, terraces and outdoor activities, especially between 2 PM and 10 PM when cloudy conditions prevail. Children should not play outside during thunderstorms.
Residents should unplug electrical appliances, avoid touching metal objects, and keep doors and windows closed during lightning activity. Using telephones, taking baths and standing near electrical equipment should also be avoided.
Those outdoors are advised not to stand under trees or remain on elevated places. If travelling in a vehicle, people should stay inside without touching metal surfaces. Entering water bodies, flying kites and handling wet clothes outdoors during thunderstorms are also considered risky.
Officials added that the first 30 seconds after a lightning strike are crucial for saving lives, and immediate first aid should be provided to victims without hesitation.
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