Kerala Heavy Rain Chance Isolated Place In Kerala: The Central Meteorological Department has informed that rain with thunder and lightning is likely at isolated places in Kerala on December 4, 7, and 8. The warning also says that lightning is not visible so do not refrain from taking precautions. At the first sign of lightning, move to a safe building immediately. Staying in open areas increases the chance of being struck by lightning. (Kerala heavy rain chance).
Windows and doors should be closed during periods of strong winds and thunderstorms. Be careful not to stand close to doors and windows. Stay inside the building and try not to touch the wall or floor as much as possible. Disconnect the electrical connection of household appliances.
Avoid using the telephone during thunderstorms. It is okay to use a mobile phone. If the weather is cloudy, children should avoid playing outdoors and on terraces. Do not stand under trees during thunderstorms. Do not park vehicles under trees.
Stay inside your vehicle during thunderstorms. Avoid traveling on vehicles like bicycles, bikes, and tractors during thunderstorms and seek shelter in a safe building until the thunderstorm ends. Don’t go out to the terrace or yard to collect cloths when there is a rainstorm or during a thunderstorm.
Items that are likely to fall over in the wind should be tied down. Avoid bathing during thunderstorms. Also, avoid collecting water from taps. Electricity from lightning may travel through pipes. Do not go down to fish or bathe in water during thunderstorms. As soon as you start seeing clouds, you should stop fishing and boating and try to reach the nearest shore immediately. Do not stand on the deck of a boat during a thunderstorm. Baiting and netting should be suspended during thunderstorms.
It is dangerous to sit on a terrace or other high place or on a tree branch during a thunderstorm. Domestic animals should not be tethered in the open during this time. Do not go when there is a rain cloud to untie them and tie them back securely. This may cause you to experience lightning strikes. If you are in an open area where you cannot move to a nearby building, sit in a ball-like position with your feet together and your head between your knees.
Lightning conductors can be placed on top of buildings to protect them from lightning. Surge protectors should be installed for the safety of electrical equipment. A lightning strike can cause burns, loss of vision, and hearing, or even a heart attack. It should be understood that there is no electric current in the body of a person who has been struck by lightning. So don’t hesitate to give first aid to a person who has been struck by lightning. The first thirty seconds of being struck by lightning are life-saving moments. A person who has been struck by lightning should get medical help immediately.
