Suggest three measures to protect ourselves from lightning. - Vidyadip

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Suggest three measures to protect ourselves from lightning.

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Following are three measures to protect ourselves from lightning:
$i.$ If travelling by car or by bus, shut the windows and doors.
$ii.$ Stay away from poles, metal objects, telephone cords, wires, etc.
$iii.$ Do not lie on the ground. Instead, squat low on the ground.

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