According to statistics in the US, out of 40% of thunderstruck victims have no known cause, 27% are when they are in an empty area, 19% near a tree, 8% are swimming or near water, 3% when close to the device, 2.4% when talking on the phone, 0.7% related to radio, television, antenna ...

Avoid lightning strikes outdoors

Stand away from tall objects, immediately away from water bodies such as beaches, ponds, lakes or ditches. Peaks or steep slopes are also very dangerous. If you are in the forest look for lower and sparse trees to avoid.

Do not stand in groups of people close to each other. If you feel hair sticking up (like the feeling of electricity when touching your hands in front of the TV), it means there can be lightning at any time. Immediately bend down and cover your ears with your hands, not lying on the ground or placing your hands on the ground.

First aid for people being struck by lightning

In addition to burning, burning, lightning damages the nervous system, fractures, loss of hearing, vision, or memory. Lightning strikes people need immediate relief. If the person who has been struck by lightning faints (heart stops beating, stops breathing) must perform emergency breathing movements, artificial heart support. Look for fractured areas, be especially careful not to remove victims if spinal fractures are suspected. Let the burned areas dry and find the fastest way to get medical staff.

 What shoud not be done: 

Do not stand near tall objects, near water, near trees, near vehicles, near homes, in open fields, antennas, high poles, near transmission lines.

 What should we do:

1,  Look for thunderstorms (dark clouds, cold wind ...),

2,  Listen to the weather forecast when planning to go out.

3,  Lower the position so that your legs are together. Not on the ground.

 4, Going into a large house or vehicle with a metal roof (remember not to put your hands on metal covers).

5, Know the nearest safe place and when to get there.

Lightning on an empty field