Thunderstorm

In Bangladesh, thunderstorms are usually more frequent in the months of April-June every year. But due to global changes, changes are currently being observed in this period. Usually, the duration of this thunderstorm usually lasts 30-45 minutes. In our country, numerous deaths also occur every year due to lightning. Therefore, some instructions should be followed to stay safe during a thunderstorm:

What to do during a thunderstorm

1. Do not go out of the house if there are thick black clouds in the sky; in case of emergency, you can go out wearing rubber shoes.
2. Do not stay in open areas, open fields or high places during a thunderstorm.
3. If you are in a paddy field or open field during a thunderstorm, quickly sit down on your toes and put your fingers in your ears.
4. Take shelter under a building or concrete canopy as soon as possible. Avoid tin sheds as much as possible.
5. Stay away from tall trees and electric poles and wires or metal poles, mobile towers, etc.
6. Stay away from rivers, ponds, and water bodies when dark clouds appear.
7. If you are inside a car during a thunderstorm, do not make contact with the metal parts of the car; if possible, take the car and take shelter under a concrete canopy.
8. If you are at home during a thunderstorm, do not stay near windows or on balconies. Keep windows closed and stay away from electrical appliances inside the house.
9. Avoid using all electrical appliances including mobile phones, laptops, computers, landlines, TVs, and refrigerators during a thunderstorm and turn them off if necessary.
10. Do not use umbrellas with metal handles during a thunderstorm. In case of emergency, you can use umbrellas with plastic or wooden handles.
11. Prevent children from playing in open fields during a thunderstorm and refrain yourself.
12. Do not touch metal faucets, metal railings of stairs, pipes, etc. in the house during a thunderstorm and storm.
13. Ensure that lightning rods are installed in every building.
14. If lightning strikes while many people are together in an open area, everyone should move 50 to 100 feet away.
15. If a house does not have adequate safety measures (lightning rods), then everyone should go to separate rooms instead of staying in one room.
16. If someone is injured by lightning, they should be treated like those injured by electric shock. If necessary, a doctor should be called immediately or taken to the hospital. Efforts should be made to restore the breathing and heartbeat of the person injured by lightning.

Public awareness is main things to be safe from thunderstorms