What to do to stay safe during heavy rain and thunderstorms

Lifestyle Desk:  Rainy season is going on. During this time, rain is often seen. It is not the relief that rain brings. As such, thunderstorms or heavy rain are often dangerous. Even in a safe shelter, the thunderous roar almost makes the heart stop beating. Along with this, disasters like floods and landslides turn even the strong brick and stone structures into ruins. Even if the storm stops, there is no way to escape, because at this time the fear of diseases caused by mosquitoes and various insects begins. We cannot prevent these natural disasters. However, knowing what to do immediately can reduce the risk to a great extent. Let's know what to do during heavy rains and stay safe -

What to do to stay safe during heavy rains and thunderstorms
1. Turn on the headlights of the car if it starts raining suddenly while driving. During heavy rains, the surroundings become dark even during the day. In addition, water fogs the front glass of the car, which makes driving dangerous. At least other drivers can see your car if your headlights are on.

2. Avoid flooded roads while driving. Water may be deeper than it appears. There may be sharp objects, holes and even electrical wires under it. Vehicles stuck in potholes or excess water are often rendered useless.

3. As soon as it rains, the objective will be to find a safe place to park the car. But that's why you can't hit the brakes in a hurry. Slow down as much as possible. Otherwise the tires may skid on wet roads due to rain and the vehicle may lose control.

4. Avoid areas under power lines, near utility poles or substations when parking. Because they may be electrified due to being wet or due to any fault due to disaster. So it is dangerous to come in contact with them. Even areas under trees should be avoided. Because there is danger of falling branches and debris.

5. It is best to stop the car and wait inside until the rain lightens or stops completely.

6. Stay away from windows and doors during heavy rain and strong winds.

7. If it starts raining heavily while walking on the road, take shelter in a nearby safe place as soon as possible. It is better to go back home if you have just left home or if it is close to home.

8. Close all windows and doors quickly if heavy rain starts while indoors. If there is any gap anywhere, cover it well with thick cloth. Water cannot get inside and wet all the furniture in the house.

9. Heavy rain means lightning, and lightning is closely associated with unusual electrical currents. Electronic devices can be damaged due to excess current. Also, if they are electrified, anyone can be electrocuted by touching them. So all electrical appliances should be unplugged as soon as it starts raining.

10. Power outages inevitably start with storms and rains. Therefore, essential lighting such as candles, torches, and charge lights should be kept close at hand.

11. Also, emergency medicine and first aid box should be kept within reach, so that they can be used in any case.

12. Getting wet in torrential rain doesn't mean getting clean. Because rainwater contains a lot of bacteria. So you should take a bath with antibacterial soap after returning home after raining.

13. Wash wet clothes quickly and spread them indoors to dry. Since there is no opportunity to go to the balcony or the roof in the rain, it is not right to dry clothes by burning the stove inside the house. A gas pipe leak can be a serious hazard due to disasters.

14. If you have to go out of the house in an emergency, you should wear closed shoes or non-slip sandals. Or fungal infection can occur on the exposed part of the feet in the rain.

15. Do not stop under tall trees and electricity poles even for a short time while traveling on the road.

16. Also, stay away from dangerous areas like roadside drains, underpasses, low-lying areas, waterlogged areas.

17. Ponds or rivers in rural or urban areas; Even in city lakes, swimming is not recommended during rains. During rains, water flows from different sources and accumulates in these reservoirs. As a result, the level of pollutants in them during this time is much higher than other times. And swimming in this unsafe water can cause various diseases.

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