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Maharashtra Weather Updates: IMD issues lightning warning for Vidarbha
Updated On: 10 June, 2024 09:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The warning has been issued for the districts of Wardha, Bhandara , Nagpur, Yavatmal, Gondia, Akola, Washim and Amravati
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The IMD issued a lightning warning for districts of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra on Monday. The warning has been issued for the districts of Wardha, Bhandara, Nagpur, Yavatmal, Gondia, Akola, Washim and Amravati.
The Met department has requested citizens to take the following safety precautions -
1. Stay Indoors: Avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors during the lightning alert.
2. Unplug Electronics: Disconnect electronic appliances and avoid using wired devices during the lightning storm.
3. Stay Away from Windows: Avoid windows to minimize the risk of injury due to arching from metal frames or window rails
4. Avoid Water: Stay away from water bodies, and do not take a shower or use taps during the alert.
5. Avoid Open Fields: Do not stand in open fields or under tall trees. Find shelter in a substantial building. Stay away from wire fences, clotheslines, metal pipes, metal rails, and other metallic objects.
6. If you are outdoors and caught in a thunderstorm, squat low to the ground with your feet together and avoid touching metal objects. Don`t lie flat on the ground as wet ground is a good conductor of electricity.
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