It is not said, it is not said, in the middle of the rain, the thunder storm suddenly roars! A series of terrible lightning flashes shook the sky. If you are on the road outside the house at such a time, it is natural that the pedestrians will be scared. But inside the house can be rest assured? In particular, the most important concern at this time is how to save electronic appliances from lightning strikes.

Closing the windows and doors does not mean that security has been ensured. If there is continuous lightning outside, the electronics inside the house may be partially damaged. Depending on the incident, it may burn and be completely destroyed. Even people living in the house are at risk of losing their lives as a result.

What to do in such a situation? Many people rely on circuit breakers. If lightning strikes frequently, switch off the circuit breaker quickly!

But is it always possible? If the householder is not at home at that time, then?

• If there is a hint of rain in the weather, or the weather office says so, then be careful in time. Always switch off all electric-powered devices before going to work. Also keep the plug unplugged to avoid hazards. If you plan to be outdoors for several days, it’s best to use this method even if there’s no chance of rain.
• If at home, never use any electronic gadget plugged in when there is lightning outside.
• A ‘surge protector’ can be used to save expensive electronic equipment, but it cannot completely protect against electrocution.
• Do not charge the phone or laptop during this time.
• It is better to open the home Wi-Fi connection and TV cable in this situation.
• Many people want to capture the scene of rain or lightning on mobile. However, one should never sit near the window and use electronic gadgets while the window is open.

It’s not that you have to follow all this if it rains. But if lightning strikes, the house is filled with continuous lightning, then it is better for the householder to be aware. Appliances should be plugged back in only after the storm has cleared.