LIGHTNING - National Environment Agencyschool).pdfLightning occurs during thunderstorms. Singapore...
Transcript of LIGHTNING - National Environment Agencyschool).pdfLightning occurs during thunderstorms. Singapore...
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How Can I Protect Myself ?
LIGHTNING
Minimise use ofelectrical appliances
ON
OFF
Avoid holding metal objects such as golf clubs
Smartphone apps : myENV and Lightning@SG Website : online.weather.gov.sg/lightning Weather hotline : 6542 7788
Do not seek shelter under tall trees or small structures
like a tentSeek shelter in abuilding or car
Did You Know?Lightning occurs during thunderstorms.
Singapore has one of the highest rates of lightning activity in the world with an average of 167 thunderstorm days a year.
Lightning can occur in the absence of rain as it can strike some distance away from a thunderstorm.
Do not stay in or near water bodies like the sea or
swimming pool
Wait at least 30mins after thunder is last heard
before resuming outdoor activities