With lightning strikes happening more frequently, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) says there are several safety tips that citizens should practise, whether they are indoors or outdoors.
Acting Deputy Director General, ODPEM, Michelle Edwards, informed that chief among the tips is the 30/30 rule.
Ms. Edwards says whenever lightning is seen, persons should count 30 seconds until you hear the thunder. If you count 30 seconds or less, you need to seek shelter immediately. She further stated that once you no longer see any lightning, you wait at least 30 minutes after hearing the last thunder before leaving your location,.
Crouching or getting low to the ground is also encouraged as this reduces the risk of being struck by lightning.
