cdn mobile

‘Stay away from water, metals’

By: Michelle Joy L. Padayhag August 01,2015 - 02:34 AM

People should stay indoors during a thunderstorm.

If you are outside, seek shelter in  a building to avoid getting struck by lightning, said Mactan weather bureau chief Alfredo Quiblat.

“Stay away from water bodies like rivers, pools and the  sea because water is a good conductor of electricity,” he said.

READ: Security guard killed by  lightning at home in Guadalupe

“It is also not advisable to stay under trees,” he added because  pointed, protruding  objects could attract  ligtning.

People  indoors should not touch metallic objects, he added.

Lightning could extend up to 9 kilometers, he said.

His advice came after a heavy downpour yesterday resulted in the death of a secuirity guard, who was at home, where he was apparently struck by a lightning bolt that may have hit an external antennae.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Read Next

Disclaimer: The comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of Cebudailynews. We reserve the right to exclude comments that we deem to be inconsistent with our editorial standards.

TAGS: electrocution, lightning, Pagasa, thunderstorm, weather
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.