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Shillong: The East Khasi Hills district administration today issued an advisory protocol with regard to heavy rainfall, thunderstorm and lightning.
The advisory protocol read that public must ensure safe keeping of all objects such as lumber piles, loose tin sheets, loose bricks, garbage cans, sign boards etc which might be blown away in strong wind.
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The advisory urged the people to switch off all electric appliances like electric iron, mobile charger, television set etc if the lightning persists.
It also said people are required to take extra care during heavy rainfall as there is a likelihood of flash flood, especially in areas near the rivers and streams.
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People are also requested not to go near twaters bodies or walk through moving water and stay away from streams, drains, culverts, rivers and waterfalls, etc. Currents can be deceptive and shallow, fast moving water can knock you off your feet, it added.
It is advised that people must not drive through flooded areas and stay away from electric poles or power lines to avoid electrocution and not to venture into streams, rivers and waterfalls.
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