Lightning is prone to occur from afternoon to night

    According to meteorological experts, summer lightning usually occurs between the afternoon and night. Experts remind that during thunderstorms, if you are outdoors, you should remember the following "outdoor lightning protection tips":

    1.Do not stay on high-rise platforms during thunderstorms, and it is not advisable to enter isolated sheds, watchtowers, etc. in open outdoor areas.

    2.Stay away from exposed metal objects such as water pipes, gas pipes, and electrical equipment in buildings.

    3.It is not advisable to avoid thunderstorms under large trees. If absolutely necessary, maintain a distance of 3 meters from the tree trunk, squat down, and bring your legs together.

    4.If there is a feeling of ants crawling away in the head, neck, and hands during thunderstorms, and the hair stands up, it indicates that lightning strikes are about to occur. You should quickly lie on the ground to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning, and take the metal jewelry, hairpins, necklaces, etc. worn on your body.

    5.When avoiding thunderstorms outdoors, be careful not to use your hands to support the ground. At the same time, hold your knees with both hands, keep your chest close to your knees, and try to lower your head as much as possible.

    Do not use solar water heaters during thunderstorms

    Experts say that if people are indoors during thunderstorms, they should pay attention to closing doors and windows, unplugging household appliances, telephone lines, etc., which may introduce lightning into the metal wires indoors. Special reminder: Do not use solar water heaters for showering during thunderstorms, as solar water heaters are often installed on rooftops and are generally installed at heights higher than the lightning rods and strips on rooftops, making them easy targets for lightning strikes