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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We must protect ourselves from lightening in the following ways:
$-$We must find a safe place to stay. A house or building are safe to stay in. If we are in a car or a bus, we must keep the windows and doors of the vehicle shut.
$-$If there is no shelter available, we must remain in the squat position.
$-$We must avoid the use of telephone cords, electrical wires and metal pipes.
$-$Bathing should be avoided during thunderstorms to avoid contact with running water.
$-$Electrical appliances like computers, $\text{TV}$s, etc., should be unplugged.

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