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Write Do's and Don'ts during a thunderstorm.

Answer:

Outside the house:

(i) Open vehicles, such as motor bikes, tractors, construction machinery and open cars are not safe.

(ii) Open fields, tall trees, shelters in park, elevated place do not protect us from lightning strokes.

(iii) Carrying an umbrella is also not safe.

(iv) Stay away from poles or other metal objects.

Inside the house:

(i) During a thunderstorm contact with telephone cords, electrical wires and metal pipes should be avoided.

(ii) Bathing should be avoided.

(iii) Electrical appliances like computers, TVs etc. should be unplugged. Electrical lights can remain on.