[JAN] lightning

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

It is a very rapid — and massive — discharge of electricity in the atmosphere, some of which is directed towards the Earth’s surface.

-Bottom of cloud gets negatively charged & surface of earth gets positively charged

Question 2

Picture link

Answer 2

https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/lightings-768x431.jpg

Question 3

How can deaths be minimised?

Answer 3

strikes around a fixed period and almost similar geographical locations

• As per CROPC (Climate Resilient Observing Systems Promotion Council;a non-profit organisation that works closely with India Meteorological Department (IMD).), early lightning warning is key
• local lightning safety action plan, like installing Lightning Protection Devices,