How to stay safe when lightning strikes

Dubai: Unseasonal lightning and thunderstorm struck the UAE on Sunday. Following are some tips to stay safe when lightning strikes:

• If you are in a car and it has a hard top, stay inside and keep the windows rolled up.
• If you are on land, find a low spot away from trees, metal fences, pipes, tall or long objects.
• Do not shower or take a bath during a thunder or lightning storm
• Avoid using regular telephones, except in an emergency. If lightning hits the telephone lines, it could flow to the phone.
• Stay at least a few feet away from open windows, sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, electric boxes and outlets, and appliances.
• If you are in a boat and cannot get to shore, crouch down in the middle of the boat. Go below if possible.