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What to never do during a storm

Although the chances of being struck by lightning are extremely low – less than one in a million, to be precise – there are still several factors that can increase the risk. Furthermore, as the number and magnitude of severe storms appears...

What to never do during a storm
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It's important to be aware of not only the basic safety precautions against lightning and heavy rain that we've all learned, but also the unexpected dangers that can put people at risk both outdoors and indoors. Lightning can have serious consequences and is known to be a leading cause of weather-related deaths.

  • To ensure your safety during a storm, check out this gallery that highlights what you definitely shouldn't do - at all!
  • Read Also: Federal Police target delegate on suspicion of leaking operations data to those under investigation

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Although the chances of being struck by lightning are extremely low – less than one in a million, to be precise – there are still several factors that can increase the risk. Furthermore, as the number and magnitude of severe storms appears to be increasing with extreme climate change it is better to be safe than sorry!

It's important to be aware of not only the basic safety precautions against lightning and heavy rain that we've all learned, but also the unexpected dangers that can put people at risk both outdoors and indoors. Lightning can have serious consequences and is known to be a leading cause of weather-related deaths.

To ensure your safety during a storm, check out this gallery that highlights what you definitely shouldn't do - at all!

Read Also: Federal Police target delegate on suspicion of leaking operations data to those under investigation